touro
/ˈto(w).ɾu/masculine
The English word "bull" is translated into Portuguese as touro. It is also spelled toiro.
Meaning: uncastrated adult male bovine (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| touro | /ˈto(w).ɾu/ (Brazil) /ˈto(w).ɾu/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| toiro | /ˈtoj.ɾu/ (Brazil) /ˈtoj.ɾu/ (Portugal) |
masculine, alternative form |
touro is a masculine noun referring to an uncastrated adult male bovine.
Which one should you use?
While touro refers to an uncastrated bull, the word boi refers to a castrated bovine (ox).
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables. The stress is on the 1st syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈto(w).ɾu/.
Did you know?
- The Latin root of touro, taurus, is a distant linguistic relative of the Semitic word ṯawr, suggesting a prehistoric connection between Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures.
- In Portuguese, the term toureio refers specifically to the art of bullfighting, a tradition inherited from Spain and historically practiced in Portugal.
- The term touro can be used as a slang adjective in some regions to describe someone who is stubborn or aggressive.
Examples in context
- O touro é um animal forte.The bull is a strong animal.Tatoeba #11664437 by carlosalberto, translation #11664432 by carlosalberto
- Aquilo é um touro ou um boi?Is that a bull or an ox?Tatoeba #11657512 by carlosalberto, translation #11657529 by carlosalberto
- Provocar Fadil era cutucar com vara curta um touro bravo.Provoking Fadil was poking a stick at an angry bull.Tatoeba #5908156 by sergiomelo, translation #5907415 by OsoHombre
- O rodeio estava repleto de touros bravos.The rodeo was filled with fierce bulls.
- Vi um boi enorme naquela fazenda.I saw a huge bull on that farm.
- Cuidado com aquele touro, ele é perigoso!Be careful with that bull, he is dangerous!
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are visiting a farm.
- FelipeOlha aquele touro ali, Camila!Look at that bull over there, Camila!
- CamilaEle é realmente imponente.He is truly imposing.
- FelipeO touro parece estar calmo.The bull seems to be calm.
- CamilaFelipe, não chegue muito perto!Felipe, don't get too close!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bull” translations and entries touro, toiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries toiro, touro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
