How to Say "Gnome" in Portuguese

gnomo

/ɡiˈnõ.mu/

The English word "gnome" is gnomo in Portuguese.

gnomo is a noun used to refer to a dwarf or a goblin.

Meaning: dwarf, goblin (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of gnomo is gnomos.

The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /ɡiˈnõ.mu/.

In Brazilian folklore, the concept of a gnomo often overlaps with the curupira, a forest protector with feet turned backward who confuses hunters.
The word gnomo was introduced to the language via New Latin, specifically from a term used by the physician and alchemist Paracelsus to replace the word 'pygmy'.
Unlike the English 'gnome' where the 'g' is silent, the 'g' in the Portuguese gnomo is clearly pronounced as /ɡ/.

Havia poucas coisas de que Nemesio, o gnomo, gostava mais do que dormir sob as estrelas numa cama macia de musgo fresco.
There were few things that Nemesio the gnome liked more than to sleep under the stars on a soft bed of fresh moss.
This sentence is useful for seeing gnomo used in a descriptive context.
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O gnomo é uma criatura mítica do folclore.
The gnome is a mythical creature from folklore.
Os duendes são conhecidos por suas travessuras.
Gnomes are known for their mischief.
Olha só que gnominho adorável no jardim!
Look at that adorable little gnome in the garden!
O meu filho adora esses baixinhos do jardim.
My son loves these little ones in the garden.
Eu vi um pequeno gnomo no jardim.
I saw a little gnome in the garden.
O gnomo de jardim é de cerâmica.
The garden gnome is made of ceramic.

Felipe and Beatriz are looking at a decoration in a shop.

Felipe

Beatriz, olhe este gnomo engraçado!
Beatriz, look at this funny gnome!
Beatriz

Ele é muito fofo, Felipe.
It is very cute, Felipe.
Felipe

Você acha que combina com a nossa casa?
Do you think it matches our house?
Beatriz

Sim, ficaria ótimo no jardim.
Yes, it would look great in the garden.

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