Elisabete
/e.li.zaˈbɛ.t͡ʃi/feminine
Elizabeth is a female given name in Portuguese. If unsure, use Elisabete. Wiktionary also lists Isabel.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabete | /e.li.zaˈbɛ.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /i.li.zɐˈbɛ.tɨ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| Isabel | /i.zaˈbɛw/ (Brazil) /i.zɐˈbɛl/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
Which one should you use?
While Elisabete is a direct phonetic adaptation, Isabel is the more traditional and common Portuguese equivalent for the name Elizabeth, especially in historical or royal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/e.li.zaˈbɛ.tʃi/. The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Isabel actually lost its first two letters, 'El-', because historical speakers likely mistook that prefix for a common grammatical article.
- In Portuguese literature and history, the name Isabel is often associated with Saint Isabel of Portugal, a beloved figure known for her charity.
Examples in context
- A rainha Isabel morreu em 1603.Queen Elizabeth died in 1603.This sentence shows the use of Isabel for Queen Elizabeth.Tatoeba #2162254 by alexmarcelo, translation #1392620 by CM
- "Credo, primo!" disse Isabel, "tais pensamentos ficam mal ao parente mais próximo da futura rainha de Inglaterra.""Fie, cousin!" said Elizabeth, "such thoughts ill beseem the nearest kinsman of the future queen of England."This sentence uses Isabel in a dialogue context.Tatoeba #11789106 by Cangarejo, translation #11789102 by Cangarejo
- Estas disputas tendo sido levadas a Isabel, ela empenhou-se, com políticas desalmadas, em fomentá-las de todas as formas possíveis.These disputes being carried to Elizabeth, she set herself with heartless policy to foment them in every possible way.This sentence describes a person's reaction to disputes using Isabel.Tatoeba #11893289 by Cangarejo, translation #11893286 by Cangarejo
- Senhora Elisabete, poderia me ajudar?Mrs. Elizabeth, could you help me?
- Oi, Beth! Como você está?Hi, Beth! How are you?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juliana and Felipe are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- JulianaA Elisabete chegou?Did Elisabete arrive?
- FelipeSim, ela acabou de entrar.Yes, she just walked in.
- JulianaQue bom que a Elisabete veio.I'm glad Elisabete came.
- FelipeEla sempre traz boas notícias.She always brings good news.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elizabeth” translations and entries Elisabete, Isabel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Elisabete, Isabel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
