Brasil
/bɾaˈsil/masculine
The English phrase 'Brazil' is translated into Spanish as Brasil.
Brasil is the name of the Portuguese-speaking country located in South America.
Meaning: Portuguese-speaking country in South America (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾaˈsil/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the English spelling 'Brazil' with a 'z' instead of the Spanish spelling Brasil with an 's'.
Did you know?
- The name Brasil comes from the Portuguese word for a glowing ember, brasa, because the brazilwood used to produce red dye resembles a burning coal.
- Although Brasil is a Spanish word, it is a loanword from Portuguese, which is the official language of the country it names.
- In Spanish, Brasil is a masculine noun, meaning you must use the masculine article el when referring to it in certain grammatical contexts.
Examples in context
- Es normal en Brasil.It's normal in Brazil.This sentence is useful for describing what is normal in Brasil.Tatoeba #2707593 by caiser, translation #2707507 by Ricardo14
- El Papa visitó Brasil.The Pope visited Brazil.This sentence is useful for noting that the Pope visited Brasil.Tatoeba #1108132 by hayastan, translation #1331525 by Eldad
- Quiero vivir en Brasil.I want to live in Brazil.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to live in Brasil.Tatoeba #3201103 by Shishir, translation #3188595 by mraz
- Durante mi viaje por Brasil, conocí a muchas personas maravillosas.During my trip to Brazil, I met many wonderful people.
- ¿Has probado la caipirinha, una bebida típica de Brasil?Have you tried caipirinha, a typical Brazilian drink?
- Quiero visitar Brasilia, la capital de Brasil.I want to visit Brasilia, the capital of Brazil.
- 136 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at a world map.
- Alejandro¿Alguna vez has viajado a Brasil, Sofía?Have you ever traveled to Brazil, Sofía?
- SofíaNo, pero quiero ir a Brasil pronto.No, but I want to go to Brazil soon.
- AlejandroEs un país hermoso para explorar.It is a beautiful country to explore.
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, me encanta su naturaleza.Yes, Alejandro, I love its nature.
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.
