chiclete
/ʃiˈklɛ.t͡ʃi/masculine
The English phrase "gum" (referring to a single piece of chewing gum) is translated into Portuguese as chiclete. Wiktionary also lists goma de mascar.
Meaning: single piece of chewing gum (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| chiclete | /ʃiˈklɛ.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /ʃiˈklɛ.tɨ/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| goma de mascar | feminine |
The term refers to a single piece of chewing gum.
Which one should you use?
chiclete is the common, everyday word used in most casual situations, whereas goma de mascar is a more formal or technical term often found in formal contexts or written instructions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, it is more common to use chiclete than goma de mascar.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express multiple pieces, the plural of the masculine chiclete is chicletes. The plural of the feminine goma de mascar is gomas de mascar.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ʃiˈklɛ.tʃi/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the term música chiclete is used to describe a 'catchy' or 'sticky' pop song that gets stuck in your head and is hard to stop singing.
- The common word chiclete is actually a brand name that became a generic term for all chewing gum, much like how 'Kleenex' is used for tissues in English.
- If you are looking for 'gum' in the sense of a substance or glue, you might encounter goma, which can also refer to starch in cooking.
Examples in context
- Tom cuspiu o chiclete.Tom spit out his gum.This sentence shows how to use chiclete when talking about spitting gum out.Tatoeba #10618674 by bill, translation #2958182 by CK
- Você tem algum chiclete?Do you have any gum?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has any chiclete.Tatoeba #12429840 by DouglasLeandro, translation #953193 by CK
- Eu estou mascando chiclete.I'm chewing gum.This sentence demonstrates the action of chewing chiclete.Tatoeba #7534277 by Ricardo14, translation #5853100 by CK
- Olá, você teria goma de mascar?Hello, do you have any chewing gum?
- Ei, alguém tem um chiclé aí?Hey, does anyone have any gum?
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Beatriz are walking in a park.
- RodrigoBeatriz, você tem um chiclete?Beatriz, do you have a piece of gum?
- BeatrizEu tenho um chiclete de menta.I have a mint gum.
- RodrigoPode me dar esse chiclete, por favor?Can you give me that gum, please?
- BeatrizClaro, aqui está.Sure, here it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gum” translations and entries chiclete, goma de mascar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chiclete, de, goma, mascar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
