pepino
/peˈpĩ.nu/masculine
The Portuguese word for cucumber is pepino.
The word pepino refers to the edible fruit known as a cucumber.
Meaning: edible fruit (noun)
Which one should you use?
While pepino is the standard term, you may encounter Pepino japonês to specifically refer to a Japanese cucumber.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pepino is pepinos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /peˈpĩ.nu/.
Did you know?
- While 'pepino' is the standard word, in some parts of Brazil, people may use 'pepino' as a slang term to describe a 'problem' or a 'messy situation'.
- The word pepino shares a linguistic root with the Spanish word 'pepino', which traces back to the Latin 'peponem', meaning 'large fruit'.
- In certain regional Brazilian dialects, calling a person a pepino can be a playful or mildly derogatory way to describe someone who is awkward or clumsy.
Examples in context
- O pepino é verde.The cucumber is green.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a pepino.Tatoeba #11150738 by carlosalberto, translation #11111394 by shekitten
- Eu estou comendo um pepino.I am eating a cucumber.This sentence shows how to use pepino when describing an action.Tatoeba #5045416 by alexmarcelo, translation #870110 by user
- O pepino está amargo? Então jogue-o fora!The cucumber is bitter? Then throw it away!This sentence uses pepino to provide a warning about taste.Tatoeba #13077596 by Castro5432, translation #5216102 by Adelpa
- Poderia me passar o pepino, por favor?Could you pass me the cucumber, please?
- Você quer um pepininho bem geladinho?Do you want a nice, cold cucumber?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are in the kitchen preparing a salad.
- FelipeCamila, tem pepino para a salada?Camila, is there cucumber for the salad?
- CamilaSim, o pepino está na gaveta de legumes.Yes, the cucumber is in the vegetable drawer.
- FelipePerfeito, eu vou cortá-lo agora.Perfect, I will cut it now.
- CamilaObrigada, Felipe.Thanks, Felipe.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cucumber” translations and entries pepino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pepino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
