coco
/ˈko.ku/masculine
The English word "coconut" is coco in Portuguese.
coco refers to the fruit of the coco palm. It is also used to describe coconut-based substances, such as coconut water or coconut milk, when it acts as a modifier in a phrase.
Meaning: fruit of coco palm (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
coco is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈko.ku/.
When do people say it?
When referring to a young, green coconut before it has ripened, the term Coco Verde is used.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, coco is a colloquial term for feces. Because of this, speakers are often careful about the context in which they use the word to avoid unintentional humor.
- While coco is the fruit, the word can also mean a 'bogeyman' or a scary imaginary figure used to frighten children in certain Brazilian regions.
- In Brazil, coco is a common slang term for the head. This usage reflects the physical similarity between the fruit and a human skull.
Examples in context
- Isto é um coco.This is a coconut.This sentence is useful for identifying a coco.Tatoeba #5239324 by ajdavidl, translation #3825685 by CK
- Você gosta de água de coco?Do you like coconut water?This sentence is useful for asking about a preference for coco water.Tatoeba #7724553 by marvinibahs, translation #7726588 by marvinibahs
- Eu bebo água de coco de manhã.I drink coconut water in the morning.This sentence is useful for describing the habit of drinking coco water in the morning.Tatoeba #13042811 by carlosalberto, translation #2769099 by Hybrid
- Por favor, poderia me trazer um coco?Could you please bring me a coconut?
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Example conversation
At a tropical fruit stand near the beach.
- LucasMariana, você quer um coco?Mariana, do you want a coconut?
- MarianaSim, eu adoraria um coco gelado.Yes, I would love a cold coconut.
- LucasVou comprar dois para nós.I will buy two for us.
- MarianaObrigada, Lucas, você é muito gentil.Thank you, Lucas, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coconut” translations and entries coco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
