tâmaras
The English word 'dates' (referring to the fruit) is translated into Portuguese as tâmaras.
tâmaras refers to the sweet, edible fruit of the date palm tree. Note that if you are referring to a calendar date, the word used is Data.
How does it change in a sentence?
tâmaras is a feminine plural noun. Because it is feminine and plural, any adjectives accompanying it must also be in the feminine plural form. The singular form of the word is tâmara.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use tâmaras to refer to a calendar date. Use Data instead.
Did you know?
- The word tâmara is a loanword from the Arabic tamr, reflecting the deep influence of Moorish culture on the Portuguese language during the Middle Ages.
- Unlike English, where 'date' is used for the fruit, a romantic outing, and a calendar day, Portuguese uses three entirely different words: tâmara, encontro and data.
- If you see a menu item like tâmaras recheadas, the word recheadas implies they have been stuffed with something like nuts or cheese.
Examples in context
- As tâmaras reduzem a inflamação.Dates reduce inflammation.This sentence is useful for describing the health benefits of tâmaras.Tatoeba #10926114 by Advanced, translation #9360360 by Amastan
- Eu comi uma caixa inteira de tâmaras.I ate a whole box of dates.This sentence is useful for describing eating a quantity of tâmaras.Tatoeba #10134066 by pedromarques, translation #9963312 by shekitten
- Ele nasceu no dia cinco de janeiroHe was born on the 5th of January.
- O evento ocorrerá em marçoThe event will take place in March.
- A independência do Brasil foi em 1822Brazil's independence was in 1822.
- Hoje é meu aniversárioToday is my birthday.
- Ontem foi domingoYesterday was Sunday.
- Sábado passado foi muito divertidoLast Saturday was a lot of fun.
- Amanhã é o dia 13 de fevereiro de 2023.Tomorrow is the 13th of February, 2023.
- Eu gosto de comer tâmaras no café da manhã.I like to eat dates for breakfast.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are preparing a fruit salad.
- BeatrizFelipe, você quer colocar tâmaras na salada?Felipe, do you want to put dates in the salad?
- FelipeSim, eu adoro o sabor delas.Yes, I love their taste.
- BeatrizVou cortar as tâmaras em pedaços pequenos.I will cut the dates into small pieces.
- FelipeÓtima ideia, assim fica melhor.Great idea, that way it's better.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
