espelho
/isˈpe.ʎu/
The Portuguese word for mirror is espelho.
espelho is the most common and straightforward term for a mirror.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /isˈpe.ʎu/.
Did you know?
- In some traditional Brazilian superstitions, covering an espelho in a room where someone has died is done to prevent the soul from getting trapped.
- The word espelho is a doublet of espéculo, a technical term used in medicine for a speculum.
- In a figurative sense, if someone is an espelho for another person, it means they are a role model or a person to be emulated.
Examples in context
- O espelho do banheiro está quebrado.The bathroom mirror is broken.
- Ela comprou um espelho novo para o quarto.She bought a new mirror for the bedroom.
- Eu vejo meu reflexo no espelho.I see my reflection in the mirror.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are decorating a new room.
- BeatrizLucas, onde podemos colocar este espelho?Lucas, where can we put this mirror?
- LucasAcho que fica bem na parede.I think it looks good on the wall.
- BeatrizO espelho é muito grande para esse lugar.The mirror is too big for this place.
- LucasEntão vamos colocá-lo no corredor.Then let's put it in the hallway.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry espelho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries espelho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
