pássaro
standard
In Brazilian Portuguese "bird" is pássaro. The more general word is ave, and a small bird or one you like is a passarinho.
Meaning: bird (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| pássaro | standard |
| Ave | general |
| Passarinho | small bird |
Ave includes all birds, including chickens and ostriches. Pássaro usually means a perching bird, and passarinho sounds friendly.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Brazil is home to many famous birds, such as the arara (macaw) and the tucano (toucan).
Did you know?
- The sabiá-laranjeira is the national bird of Brazil.
Examples in context
- Vi um pássaro azul.I saw a blue bird.
- O passarinho cantou de manhã.The little bird sang in the morning.
- A arara é uma ave colorida.The macaw is a colorful bird.
Example conversation
Isabela and her grandfather watch the garden in Gramado. Seu Antero is the grandfather.
- IsabelaVô, que pássaro é esse?Grandpa, what bird is this?
- Seu AnteroÉ um sabiá.It is a thrush.
- IsabelaEle canta bonito.He sings beautifully.
