toranja
/toˈɾɐ̃.ʒɐ/feminine
The English word grapefruit is toranja in Portuguese. It is also spelled toronja.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| toranja | /toˈɾɐ̃.ʒɐ/ (Brazil) /tuˈɾɐ̃.ʒɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| toronja | /toˈɾõ.ʒɐ/ (Brazil) /tuˈɾõ.ʒɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine, alternative form |
toranja is a feminine noun used to refer to the grapefruit fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of toranja is toranjas.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /toˈɾɐ̃.ʒɐ/.
Did you know?
- The Portuguese word toranja descends from the Arabic word turunja, which originally referred to the 'citron' rather than the 'grapefruit'.
- While toranja means 'grapefruit' in Portuguese, the closely related Catalan word taronja refers to an 'orange'.
- The evolution of toranja shows how Portuguese absorbed Arabic terms for plants that were introduced to Europe during the Moorish period.
Examples in context
- Comi metade de uma toranja no café da manhã.I had half a grapefruit for breakfast.This sentence shows how to use toranja when talking about eating fruit for breakfast.Tatoeba #10753902 by carlosalberto, translation #2331656 by CK
- Algumas pessoas acreditam que comer uma toranja a cada refeição ajuda a perder peso.Some people think that eating grapefruit with every meal will help you lose weight.This sentence illustrates a common belief regarding the use of toranja in a diet.Tatoeba #10747913 by carlosalberto, translation #1830524 by CK
- Eu gostaria de pedir um suco de toranja, por favor.I would like to order a grapefruit juice, please.
- Na feira, comprei umas toranjas muito saborosas!At the market, I bought some very tasty grapefruits!
Example conversation
Gabriel and Camila are at a supermarket.
- GabrielCamila, você quer comprar uma toranja?Camila, do you want to buy a grapefruit?
- CamilaSim, eu adoro o sabor dela.Yes, I love its taste.
- GabrielVou pegar a maior que encontrar.I'll get the biggest one I can find.
- CamilaTudo bem, Gabriel, obrigada!That's fine, Gabriel, thanks!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grapefruit” translations and entries toranja, toronja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries toranja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
