óleo de rícino
masculine
The English phrase "castor oil" is translated into Portuguese as óleo de rícino.
óleo de rícino refers to the vegetable oil derived from the castor bean plant.
Meaning: vegetable oil (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The term is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese culture, the phrase óleo de rícino can evoke memories of unpleasant childhood experiences, as it was historically forced upon children as a medicine.
- Portuguese distinguishes between óleo (typically refined or mineral) and azeite (specifically olive oil), even though both translate to 'oil' in English.
- While óleo de rícino is the technical term, many Portuguese speakers may simply refer to the plant as mamona when talking about its oil.
Examples in context
- Você pode me indicar uma loja onde eu possa encontrar óleo de rícino?Can you recommend me a store where I can find castor oil?
- Você sabe onde posso comprar rícino?Do you know where I can buy castor oil?
- Eu preciso de informações sobre o uso de óleo de rícino.I need information about the usage of castor oil.
- Você já usou óleo de mamona no cabelo?Have you ever used castor oil on your hair?
- Eu comprei óleo de rícino na farmácia.I bought castor oil at the pharmacy.
- O óleo de rícino é muito viscoso.Castor oil is very viscous.
- Você pode usar óleo de rícino no cabelo.You can use castor oil in your hair.
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are in a kitchen discussing natural remedies.
- CamilaGabriel, você sabe para que serve o óleo de rícino?Gabriel, do you know what castor oil is used for?
- GabrielSim, ele ajuda a hidratar a pele.Yes, it helps to hydrate the skin.
- CamilaAcho que vou usar um pouco hoje.I think I will use a little today.
- GabrielPode ser uma ótima ideia, Camila.That could be a great idea, Camila.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “castor oil” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
