dragão
/dɾaˈɡɐ̃w̃/masculine
The English word 'dragon' is translated into Portuguese as dragão.
The word refers to a mythical creature.
Meaning: mythical creature (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, you may hear the informal term dragãozão to mean a 'big dragon' or 'huge dragon'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of dragão is dragões.
How do you pronounce it?
/dɾaˈɡɐ̃w̃/
Did you know?
- The word dragão originates from the Ancient Greek word drákōn, which literally meant 'one who sees clearly' or 'sharp-sighted'.
- The word dragão is used to name a specific type of large, traditional Portuguese celebratory kite, known as a 'pipas de dragão' in certain folk traditions.
- The word dragão shares the same Latin root as the English word 'draconian', which describes harsh or severe laws.
Examples in context
- Eu vi um dragão!I saw a dragon!This sentence is useful for expressing that you saw a dragão.Tatoeba #4552399 by Ricardo14, translation #13058791 by araneo
- Tom matou o dragão.Tom slew the dragon.This sentence shows how to say that Tom killed the dragão.Tatoeba #11102828 by bill, translation #7946007 by CK
- O dragão é invencível.The dragon is invincible.This sentence describes a dragão that is invincible.Tatoeba #11101368 by bill, translation #6108129 by mailohilohi
- Era uma vez um dragão enorme que vivia nas profundezas das montanhas.Once upon a time, there was a huge dragon that lived deep within the mountains.
- De acordo com a lenda, o dragão cospe fogo pela boca.According to the legend, the dragon breathes fire from its mouth.
- Antigas civilizações associavam o poder da serpente alada à figura do dragão.Ancient civilizations associated the power of the winged serpent with the figure of the dragon.
- Olha só esse dragãozinho de estimação! Que fofo!Look at this little pet dragon! How adorable!
- Olha só esse dragãozão! É o maior que já vi!Look at this big dragon! It's the biggest one I've ever seen!
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Example conversation
Mariana and Lucas are looking at a picture book.
- MarianaOlha, um dragão enorme!Look, a huge dragon!
- LucasEle parece muito assustador.He looks very scary.
- MarianaO dragão tem fogo!The dragon has fire!
- LucasSim, ele é muito forte.Yes, he is very strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dragon” translations and entries dragão, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dragão, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
