vírgula
/ˈviʁ.ɡu.lɐ/feminine
The Portuguese word for the punctuation mark 'comma' is vírgula.
Meaning: punctuation mark ',' (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
vírgula is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈviʁ.ɡu.lɐ/.
Did you know?
- Portuguese speakers use the term vírgula to refer to a 'comma' in decimals, unlike English speakers in the US and UK who use a 'period' or 'dot'.
- In Portuguese, you might hear someone say they will not change 'nem uma vírgula' regarding a contract or a story. This idiom is used to emphasize that not a single, tiny detail will be altered.
- The word vírgula shares a root with the English word 'virgulate', and both come from the Latin word for a 'small rod' or 'twig'.
Examples in context
- Essa vírgula é necessária?Is this comma necessary?This sentence is useful for asking if a specific comma is required.Tatoeba #2858931 by carlosalberto, translation #9211671 by sundown
- Esta frase não precisa de nenhuma vírgula.There is no need for a comma in this sentence.This sentence is useful for stating that a sentence does not require a comma.Tatoeba #4573399 by carlosalberto, translation #4572923 by Theocracy
- Uma vírgula parece necessária para clareza.A comma seems necessary to make it clearer.This sentence is useful for suggesting that a comma is needed for clarity.Tatoeba #5268310 by carlosalberto, translation #8350019 by lucasmg123
- Nessa frase, você deve usar uma vírgula antes do último item da lista.In this sentence, you should use a comma before the last item in the list.
- Antes de começar uma nova ideia, insira uma vírgula.Before introducing a new idea, insert a comma.
- Se você quer indicar uma pausa breve, use uma vírgula.If you want to indicate a brief pause, use a comma.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Juliana are reviewing a text together.
- GabrielFalta uma vírgula aqui.A comma is missing here.
- JulianaVocê tem razão, Gabriel.You are right, Gabriel.
- GabrielVou colocar a vírgula agora.I will put the comma in now.
- JulianaO texto ficou melhor assim.The text looks better this way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “comma” translations and entries vírgula, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vírgula, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
