chiffon
/ʃiˈfõ/masculine
The English word chiffon is translated into Portuguese as chiffon.
The term refers to a sheer silk or rayon fabric.
Meaning: sheer silk or rayon fabric (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃiˈfõ/
Did you know?
- Although it is used in Portuguese to describe a luxury fabric, the word chiffon comes from the French word 'chiffe' meaning a rag or a scrap of cloth.
- In Portuguese fashion and sewing, chiffon refers specifically to the sheer fabric, but in a culinary context, the same word is used to describe a light, airy cake.
- Because chiffon is an unadapted borrowing from French, it does not follow standard Portuguese phonetic rules for spelling, which often requires a change in the suffix.
Examples in context
- Estou procurando um vestido de crepe-chiffon para usar nesse casamento.I am looking for a chiffon dress to wear to this wedding.
- O chiffon é muito leve.The chiffon is very light.
- Eu comprei um lenço de chiffon.I bought a chiffon scarf.
- Aquele chiffon azul é lindo.That blue chiffon is beautiful.
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are looking at a dress in a boutique.
- JulianaVocê gosta deste vestido de chiffon?Do you like this chiffon dress?
- GabrielSim, o chiffon parece muito elegante.Yes, the chiffon looks very elegant.
- JulianaEle é um pouco transparente.It is a bit transparent.
- GabrielMas a cor combina com você, Juliana.But the color suits you, Juliana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chiffon” translations and entries chiffon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chiffon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
