coelhinho
/ku.eˈʎĩ.ɲu/masculine
The English phrase "bunny" is coelhinho in Portuguese. If unsure, use coelhinho. Wiktionary also lists caçapo.
Meaning: young rabbit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| coelhinho | /ku.eˈʎĩ.ɲu/ (Brazil) /kweˈʎĩ.ɲu/ (Brazil) |
masculine |
| caçapo | masculine |
The term refers to a young rabbit.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazilian Portuguese, coelhinho-da-Páscoa is used to refer to the Easter Bunny.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of coelhinho is coelhinha.
How do you pronounce it?
coelhinho is pronounced /ku.eˈʎĩ.ɲu/. It has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
When do people say it?
The term Coelhinho da Páscoa is used to refer to the Easter Bunny in Portuguese-speaking cultures.
Did you know?
- The word coelho can be used as a slang term in certain contexts to describe someone who is timid or easily frightened.
- In Brazil, the coelhinho-da-Páscoa is often depicted as the one who delivers chocolate eggs, whereas in some other cultures the Easter Hare has different roles.
- In Portuguese, the diminutive suffix -inho can be used to express affection rather than just indicating small size. Calling someone a coelhinho can be a term of endearment, much like 'little bunny' in English.
Examples in context
- Este era um coelhinho malvado.That was an evil bunny.This sentence describes an evil bunny using coelhinho.Tatoeba #14058300 by Pampam, translation #1289 by djinni74
- Tom deu para a sua filha um coelhinho de pelúcia.Tom gave his daughter a stuffed bunny.This sentence describes giving a stuffed bunny using coelhinho.Tatoeba #7826577 by Ricardo14, translation #3422045 by CK
- O coelhinho da Páscoa simboliza a fertilidade, o nascimento e a renovação da vida.The Easter Bunny symbolizes fertility, birth, and the renewal of life.This sentence describes the symbolism of the Easter Bunny using coelhinho.Tatoeba #14021379 by carlosalberto, translation #14021420 by carlosalberto
- O coelho é um animal adorável.The bunny is an adorable animal.
- Eu vi um coelho fofo no parque.I saw a cute bunny at the park.
- Olha só para o coelhinho! Que fofo!Look at the bunny! How cute!
- As crianças adoram quando o coelhinho-da-Páscoa traz chocolates.Kids love it when the Easter Bunny brings chocolate.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are looking at a pet store window.
- BeatrizOlha que coelhinho fofo!Look what a cute little bunny!
- LucasEle é muito pequeno e branco.He is very small and white.
- BeatrizEu queria levar esse coelhinho para casa.I would like to take this bunny home.
- LucasVamos perguntar o preço para o vendedor.Let's ask the seller for the price.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bunny” translations and entries coelhinho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
