mirtilo
/miʁˈt͡ʃi.lu/masculine
In Portuguese, blueberry is mirtilo.
The word mirtilo is used to refer to blueberries in Portugal and certain Portuguese-speaking countries.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
mirtilo is a masculine noun. Its plural form is mirtilos. Because mirtilo is a masculine noun, the definite article 'o' contracts with the preposition 'de' to form 'do', as seen in the phrase do mirtilo (of the blueberry).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable: /miʁˈtʃi.lu/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, you will often hear mirtilo replaced by the English word 'blueberry' in supermarkets and cafes due to the fruit's import history.
- The word mirtilo is a close relative of mirto, which means 'myrtle'. In ancient times, both the fruit and the shrub were associated with the goddess Venus and symbols of love.
- Unlike English, which uses the color 'blue' in the name, the Portuguese mirtilo does not contain any reference to the color 'azul'.
Examples in context
- Quando é a estação do mirtilo?When is blueberry season?This sentence is useful for asking about the seasonal availability of mirtilo.Tatoeba #11864627 by ajdavidl, translation #3022188 by sharptoothed
- O mirtilo, a romãzeira e a oliveira possuem folhas estreitas.The blueberry, the pomegranate and the olive tree have narrow leaves.This sentence is useful for comparing the leaves of mirtilo to other plants.Tatoeba #5136018 by alexmarcelo, translation #7971279 by adiante19
- O mirtilo o "blueberry" brasileiro é por alguns considerado a fruta do rejuvenescimento e da longevidade.The "mirtilo" – or Brazilian blueberry – is considered by some to be the fruit of rejuvenation and longevity.This sentence is useful for discussing how mirtilo is perceived as a fruit for rejuvenation and longevity.Tatoeba #4086941 by carlosalberto, translation #7925074 by adiante19
- Experimente o bolo de mirtilo, é delicioso!Try the blueberry cake, it's delicious!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are preparing a fruit salad together.
- CamilaVocê quer colocar mirtilo na salada?Do you want to put blueberry in the salad?
- GabrielSim, eu adoro o sabor do mirtilo.Yes, I love the taste of blueberry.
- CamilaVou lavar o mirtilo agora mesmo.I'll wash the blueberry right now.
- GabrielObrigado, Camila!Thank you, Camila!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blueberry” translations and entries mirtilo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
