desodorizante
/de.zo.do.ɾiˈzɐ̃.t͡ʃi/Portugal, masculine
The English word "deodorant" is desodorizante in Portuguese. Wiktionary also lists desodorante.
Meaning: odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| desodorizante | /de.zo.do.ɾiˈzɐ̃.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /d͡ʒi.zo.do.ɾiˈzɐ̃.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) |
Portugal, masculine |
| desodorante | /de.zo.doˈɾɐ̃.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /d͡ʒi.zo.doˈɾɐ̃.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) |
Brazil, masculine |
The term refers to an odor-controlling cosmetic applied to the underarm.
Which one should you use?
The choice between the available forms depends on which Portuguese-speaking region you are in.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the standard term is desodorante. In Portugal, the standard term is desodorizante.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both desodorante and desodorizante are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/de.zo.do.ɾiˈzɐ̃.tʃi/. The word has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 5th syllable.
Did you know?
- In some Portuguese-speaking regions, asking for desodorante in a pharmacy might lead the clerk to ask if you want roll-on or spray, as these English terms are used commonly.
- While English speakers often use 'antiperspirant' and 'deodorant' to mean different things, in Portuguese, desodorante is frequently used as a generic term for both.
- The Portuguese prefix des- used in desodorante shares an ancient root with the English word 'dis' as in 'disconnect'.
Examples in context
- O senhor usa desodorante?Do you use a deodorant?This sentence is useful for asking if someone uses desodorante.Tatoeba #7302958 by carlosalberto, translation #7302734 by CK
- A minha mãe cheira sempre debaixo dos braços quando está quente e húmido, para se certificar de que o desodorizante dela está a funcionar.My mother always sniffs under her arms when it is hot and humid, to make sure her deodorant is working.This sentence is useful for discussing how a woman's desodorizante is working.Tatoeba #11473046 by Cangarejo, translation #11473044 by Cangarejo
- Gostaria de comprar um bom desodorante.I would like to buy a good deodorant.
- Você pode me recomendar um antitranspirante eficaz?Can you recommend an effective antiperspirant to me?
- Comprei um desodorizante novo hoje.I bought a new deodorant today.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are in a pharmacy.
- CamilaGabriel, tu precisas de um desodorizante?Gabriel, do you need a deodorant?
- GabrielSim, o meu está quase a acabar.Yes, mine is almost running out.
- CamilaVou procurar um que seja bom.I will look for one that is good.
- GabrielObrigado, Camila.Thank you, Camila.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deodorant” translations and entries desodorizante, desodorante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries desodorante, desodorizante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
