exemplo
/eˈzẽ.plu/
The English phrase "example" is translated to Portuguese as exemplo.
exemplo refers to a representative instance used to illustrate a point or explain a rule.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of exemplo is exemplos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /eˈzẽ.plu/.
Did you know?
- If you are asking for a 'sample' of a product rather than an 'example' of a concept, you should use the word amostra instead of exemplo.
- In Portuguese, when you want to say someone is a 'role model', you do not just say they are a good 'exemplo', you often describe them as an exemplo de vida, or 'example of life'.
- In Brazil, you might hear the phrase dar o exemplo, which doesn't just mean providing an illustration but acting as a moral role model for others to follow.
Examples in context
- É um mau exemplo.It's a bad example.This sentence is useful for describing the quality of an exemplo.Tatoeba #4422360 by KimiP, translation #3564114 by CK
- Foi só um exemplo.It was just an example.This sentence is useful for noting that something was merely an exemplo.Tatoeba #2814342 by alexmarcelo, translation #2807667 by Hybrid
- Siga o seu exemplo.Follow his example.This sentence is useful for advising someone to follow an exemplo.Tatoeba #1006094 by alexmarcelo, translation #307840 by CK
- Quando você estuda, é bom ter exemplos claros para entender o conteúdo.When studying, it's good to have clear examples to understand the content.
- Por favor, forneça um caso real para ilustrar sua afirmação.Please provide a real example to illustrate your statement.
- Entendeu? É simples assim, veja só esse exemplo!Got it? It's as simple as that, look at this example!
- 194 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In a classroom, a student asks a teacher for clarification.
- JulianaProfessor, pode me dar um exemplo?Professor, can you give me an example?
- LucasClaro, veja este exemplo aqui.Sure, look at this example here.
- JulianaAgora o exemplo ficou claro.Now the example is clear.
- LucasQue bom que você entendeu.I'm glad you understood.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry exemplo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
