How to Say "Cricket" in Portuguese

grilo

/ˈɡɾi.lu/

The Portuguese word for cricket is grilo.

Meaning: game (noun)

Which one should you use?

críquete is the formal translation for "cricket".

The word is pronounced /ˈɡɾi.lu/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

The phrase estar com um grilo literally means 'to be with a cricket' but is used idiomatically to describe feeling a vague sense of anxiety or having a nagging doubt.
The word grilo is used in Brazilian slang to describe a 'squatter' or someone who illegally claims land.
The Portuguese word grilo is related to the Greek grúllos, which referred to a type of dance performed in Ancient Egypt rather than the insect itself.

O Grilo Falante tinha razão. Foi um erro eu ter desobedecido a meu pai e fugido de casa. Se ele estivesse aqui agora, eu não estaria com tanta fome! Oh, que coisa horrível é ter fome!
The Talking Cricket was right. It was wrong of me to disobey Father and to run away from home. If he were here now, I wouldn't be so hungry! Oh, how horrible it is to be hungry!
This sentence features grilo to refer to the Talking Cricket character.
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O críquete é um esporte popular em países como a Índia e a Austrália.
Cricket is a popular sport in countries such as India and Australia.
Você já assistiu a um jogo de críquete? Parece muito interessante!
Have you ever watched a cricket match? It seems very interesting!

Lucas and Camila are talking about sports they want to try.

Lucas

Eu quero aprender a jogar grilo.
I want to learn how to play cricket.
Camila

O grilo parece ser bem difícil, Lucas.
Cricket seems to be quite difficult, Lucas.
Lucas

Não acho, parece ser divertido.
I don't think so, it seems fun.
Camila

Então vamos procurar um clube.
Then let's look for a club.

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