capacho
/kaˈpa.ʃu/masculine
The English word "doormat" is translated into Portuguese as capacho.
A capacho refers to a coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house.
Meaning: coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazilian Portuguese, capacho is the most common term used to refer to a doormat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun capacho is masculine. To form the plural, use capachos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /kaˈpa.ʃu/.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, calling someone a capacho is a common insult used to describe a person who is easily manipulated or lacks a backbone.
- The word capacho shares an unexpected linguistic ancestor with the English word 'capable'.
- While capacho is the standard term for a heavy-duty mat, Brazilians may use tapete for any decorative rug, including those used at the door.
Examples in context
- Aderir as extremidades do capacho ao betão, embora não seja explicitamente exigido, pode ser uma forma de evitar o risco de escorregamento e garantir que a entrada esteja limpa e arrumada.Adhering the edges of the doormat to the concrete, while not explicitly required, may be one way to prevent a trip hazard and ensure that the entry is clean and orderly.This sentence demonstrates how adhering the edges of the capacho to concrete can prevent slipping and keep an entrance tidy.Tatoeba #12176305 by Cangarejo, translation #12176301 by Cangarejo
- Eu comprei um tapete de entrada novo para a porta.I bought a new entrance rug for the door.
- O capacho está muito sujo.The doormat is very dirty.
- Preciso comprar um capacho novo.I need to buy a new doormat.
Example conversation
Lucas and Camila are at the entrance of their house.
- LucasCamila, o capacho está no lugar errado.Camila, the doormat is in the wrong place.
- CamilaVou colocá-lo na frente da porta.I will put it in front of the door.
- LucasObrigado, assim a casa fica mais limpa.Thanks, that way the house stays cleaner.
- CamilaDe nada, Lucas.You're welcome, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “doormat” translations and entries capacho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries capacho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
