guepardo
/ɡeˈpaʁ.du/masculine
The English word 'cheetah' is translated into Portuguese as guepardo. Wiktionary also lists chita.
Meaning: Acinonyx jubatus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| guepardo | /ɡeˈpaʁ.du/ (Brazil) /ɡeˈpaɾ.du/ (São Paulo) |
masculine |
| chita | /ˈʃi.tɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈʃi.tɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
Both guepardo and chita refer to the biological species Acinonyx jubatus.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form guepardo is the most common term used in general contexts and scientific descriptions. The feminine form chita is also used to refer to the animal.
How does it change in a sentence?
guepardo is a masculine noun, while chita is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /ɡeˈpaʁ.du/.
Did you know?
- If you use the word 'chita' in a different Portuguese context, you might accidentally be talking about a type of printed cotton fabric rather than a wild cat.
- The term 'chita' has roots that reach all the way back to Sanskrit, specifically the word citra, meaning 'multicolored' or 'speckled'.
Examples in context
- O guepardo é o animal mais rápido.The cheetah is the fastest animal.This sentence uses guepardo to identify the cheetah as the fastest animal.Tatoeba #3835213 by piterkeo, translation #1550962 by FiRez
- O artigo explica que há 13.000 anos, no final da era geológica do Pleistoceno, a pradaria norte-americana estava repleta de grandes vertebrados, como mamutes-lanosos, cinco espécies de cavalos e uma versão primitiva da chita.The article noted that 13,000 years ago, at the end of the Pleistocene geological era, the North American prairie teemed with big vertebrates such as woolly mammoths, five species of horses and an early version of the cheetah.This sentence uses chita to discuss an early version of the species in the North American prairie.Tatoeba #12087426 by Cangarejo, translation #12087425 by Cangarejo
- O primeiro lote de oito chitas-africanas foi transportado por via aérea da Namíbia e libertado no parque em setembro de 2022, marcando o início do ambicioso Projeto de Introdução da Chita (PIC) do governo indiano para reintroduzir os grandes felinos na Índia.The first batch of eight African cheetahs was airlifted from Namibia and released in the park in September 2022, marking the beginning of the Indian government’s ambitious Cheetah Introduction Project (CIP) to reintroduce the big cats to India.This sentence uses chita to refer to African cheetahs being reintroduced to India.Tatoeba #11872021 by Cangarejo, translation #11872020 by Cangarejo
- O guepardo é o animal terrestre mais rápido, capaz de alcançar velocidades impressionantes.The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching impressive speeds.
- O pelo do guepardo é curto e tem uma bela coloração amarelo-avermelhada.The cheetah's fur is short and has a beautiful yellow-reddish coloration.
- A chita corre velozmente pela savana em busca de presas.The cheetah runs swiftly across the savannah in search of prey.
- A pele da chita é coberta por manchas pretas.The cheetah's skin is covered in black spots.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are watching a nature documentary together.
- CamilaAquele guepardo é muito rápido.That cheetah is very fast.
- GabrielSim, ele é impressionante.Yes, he is impressive.
- CamilaO guepardo corre muito bem.The cheetah runs very well.
- GabrielÉ um animal incrível.It is an incredible animal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheetah” translations and entries guepardo, chita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chita, guepardo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
