Brasil
/bɾaˈziw/masculine
Brasil is the Portuguese word for Brazil, the Portuguese-speaking country in South America.
Brasil is a masculine noun used to refer to the country itself.
Meaning: Portuguese-speaking country in South America (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾaˈziw/
Did you know?
- The name Brasil replaced the colony's original names, Santa Cruz and Vera Cruz.
Examples in context
- Eu sou do Brasil.I am from Brazil.This sentence is useful for stating your origin.Tatoeba #6678117 by Ricardo14, translation #730626 by cruzedu
- Eu moro no Brasil.I live in Brazil.This sentence is useful for stating where you live.Tatoeba #6934965 by Ricardo14, translation #6782507 by Yougailes30
- Eu venho do Brasil.I come from Brazil.This sentence is useful for stating where you come from.Tatoeba #375157 by brauliobezerra, translation #255520 by CK
- Estou planejando uma viagem ao BrasilI am planning a trip to Brazil
- O presidente do Brasil fez um discurso importanteThe president of Brazil delivered an important speech
- As exportações do Brasil estão em crescimentoBrazil's exports are growing
- Vamos passar as férias no Brasil esse anoWe're going to spend our vacation in Brazil this year
- A seleção do Brasil jogou muito bem no último jogoThe Brazilian national team played really well in the last game
- Adoro a comida do BrasilI love Brazilian food
- 329 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Camila are discussing their favorite travel destinations.
- GabrielVocê quer visitar o Brasil?Do you want to visit Brazil?
- CamilaSim, eu amo o Brasil.Yes, I love Brazil.
- GabrielO Brasil é um país lindo.Brazil is a beautiful country.
- CamilaVamos planejar a viagem, Gabriel.Let's plan the trip, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brazil” translations and entries Brasil, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Brasil, brasil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
