caril
/kaˈɾiw/
The English word "curry" can be translated into Portuguese as caril or curry.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| caril | /kaˈɾiw/ (Brazil) /kɐˈɾil/ (Portugal) |
|
| curry | /ˈkɐ.ɾi/ (Brazil) /ˈkɐ.ɾi/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
Both terms refer to the dish known as curry.
Which one should you use?
caril is the standard term used in European Portuguese, while curry is also used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
caril is the standard form in Portugal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and is preceded by the masculine article o.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈɾiw/
Did you know?
- The word caril is a direct loan from the Tamil word kaṟi, skipping the English word 'curry' entirely.
- While caril is the standard in Portugal, speakers in Brazil are far more likely to use the English spelling curry.
- The Tamil root kaṟi originally meant any 'vegetable' or 'sauce', not just a spicy dish.
Examples in context
- Este curry está quente demais.This curry is too hot.This sentence is useful for describing the spiciness of a curry.Tatoeba #3467653 by piterkeo, translation #61209 by CK
- Este curry está quente demais para comer.This curry is too hot to eat.Tatoeba #3467654 by piterkeo, translation #61210 by CK
- Duas mulheres empunhando espátulas gigantes mexem continuamente um wok cheio até a borda de carne desfiada a fervilhar em molho de caril.Two women wielding giant spatulas continuously stir a brimming wok of shredded beef simmering in curry sauce.This sentence is useful for describing a dish made with caril sauce.Tatoeba #11585865 by Cangarejo, translation #11585864 by Cangarejo
- Eu gostaria de experimentar um prato de curry, por favor.I would like to try a curry dish, please.
- Você tem algum restaurante que sirva curry aqui?Do you have any restaurants that serve curry around here?
- Gosto muito do sabor do curry.I really enjoy the taste of curry.
- Podemos adicionar mais curry para intensificar o sabor?Can we add more curry to intensify the flavor?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Mariana are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- GabrielQueres comer um caril hoje?Do you want to eat a curry today?
- MarianaSim, eu adoro caril de legumes.Yes, I love vegetable curry.
- GabrielVou preparar o caril agora.I will prepare the curry now.
- MarianaObrigada, vai ficar ótimo.Thank you, it will be great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “curry” translations and entries caril, curry, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caril, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
