coro
/ˈko.ɾu/masculine
The English phrase 'choir' is translated into Portuguese as coro. Wiktionary also lists coral.
Meaning: singing group (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| coro | /ˈko.ɾu/ (Brazil) /ˈko.ɾu/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| coral | /koˈɾaw/ (Brazil) /kuˈɾal/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
Both words refer to a singing group of people.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, it is more common to use coral instead of coro.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of coro is coros, while the plural form of coral is corais.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈko.ɾu/. The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, coro can be used to describe a collective roar or a loud unison shout, such as a crowd cheering at a football match.
- The Portuguese word coral is a homonym, meaning it refers both to a singing group and to the marine invertebrates found in reefs.
- A Portuguese speaker might use coro to describe the 'chorus' or repeating section of a pop song, even if no group of singers is present.
Examples in context
- Tom cantou no coro.Tom sang in the choir.This sentence shows how to say someone sang in the coro.Tatoeba #7254747 by Ricardo14, translation #6659855 by CK
- Minha esposa canta no coro das senhoras.My wife sings in the ladies' choir.This sentence shows how to use coro in the context of a ladies' choir.Tatoeba #5877136 by sergiomelo, translation #932021 by miry
- Entender o que o coro canta no quarto movimento da Nona Sinfonia de Beethoven é motivo bastante para se aprender o Alemão em todo o mundo.Understanding what the choir sings in the fourth movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is reason enough to learn German worldwide.This sentence demonstrates the use of coro when discussing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.Tatoeba #6287640 by carlosalberto, translation #6287641 by carlosalberto
- O coro está ensaiando para a apresentação de Natal.The choir is rehearsing for the Christmas performance.
- O grupo coral da igreja se apresentará no próximo domingo.The church choir will perform next Sunday.
- O grupo de cantores se reúne todas as semanas para ensaiar.The choir group meets every week to rehearse.
- A festa terá um conjunto vocal para animar a todos.The party will have a choir to entertain everyone.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are talking about their musical hobbies at a cafe.
- CamilaVocê canta em algum coro?Do you sing in any choir?
- FelipeSim, eu faço parte de um coro universitário.Yes, I am part of a university choir.
- CamilaQue legal! O coro é muito bom?How cool! Is the choir very good?
- FelipeSim, o coro é excelente.Yes, the choir is excellent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “choir” translations and entries coro, coral, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coral, coro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
