brida
/ˈbɾi.dɐ/feminine
The English phrase 'bridle' is translated into Portuguese as brida.
The word brida refers to the headgear used for a horse. Note that rédea is the term used for 'reins' and bocado is the word for the 'bit'.
Meaning: headgear for horse (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈbɾi.dɐ/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While brida describes the headgear, the Portuguese word for 'bit' is bocado, which is also the common word for 'a mouthful' or 'a small piece' of food.
- In a metaphorical sense, to 'soltar as bridas' means to 'let loose' or 'give free rein' to someone's emotions or actions.
- The Portuguese word brida shares its French ancestor with the English word 'bridle', making them distant linguistic cousins.
Examples in context
- Por favor, você poderia trazer o freio para o cavalo?Excuse me, could you bring the bridle for the horse?
- Ei, passa a rédea desse cavalo aqui!Hey, hand over the bridle for this horse!
- A brida de couro está nova.The leather bridle is new.
Example conversation
Felipe and Beatriz are preparing a horse for a ride.
- FelipeBeatriz, você viu a brida?Beatriz, have you seen the bridle?
- BeatrizSim, Felipe, ela está na sela.Yes, Felipe, it is on the saddle.
- FelipeA brida está bem ajustada?Is the bridle well adjusted?
- BeatrizSim, está perfeita agora.Yes, it is perfect now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bridle” translations and entries brida, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
