How to Say "Grapes" in Portuguese

uvas

The English word grapes is uvas in Portuguese.

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular form of grapes is uva.

The word uva is used in the slang expression está na uva, which describes something that is high quality or in perfect condition.
In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil, eating twelve uvas at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve is a ritual for luck.
The Portuguese word for a vineyard, vinha, is etymologically linked to the word for wine, vinho, rather than to the word for the grape, uva.

Eu gosto de uvas.
I like grapes.
This sentence shows how to express a personal preference for uvas.
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Tu gostas de uvas?
Do you like grapes?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes uvas.
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Tom gosta de uvas?
Does Tom like grapes?
This sentence demonstrates how to ask a question about someone else's preference for uvas.
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Eu gostaria de um prato com uvas, por favor.
I would like a dish with grapes, please.
As uvas nesta sobremesa estão realmente deliciosas!
The grapes in this dessert are truly delicious!
Estes cachos de uvas são autênticos tesouros do Douro!
These grape clusters are authentic treasures from the Douro!
Ontem, comi uma tigela cheia de uvas verdes e roxas.
Yesterday, I ate a bowl full of green and purple grapes.
A minha sobremesa favorita é gelatina com uvas.
My favorite dessert is jelly with grapes.
Vamos saborear algumas uvas durante o piquenique hoje.
Let's enjoy some grapes during the picnic today.
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