harpa
/ˈaʁ.pɐ/feminine
The English word "harp" is translated into Portuguese as harpa.
The word refers to the musical instrument of the same name.
Meaning: musical instrument (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun harpa is feminine. It must be preceded by feminine articles, such as a (the) or uma (a).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈaʁ.pɐ/.
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'to harp on something' in a metaphorical sense, Portuguese does not use the word harpa, instead using expressions related to 'repetir' (to repeat) or 'martirizar' (to torment).
- The Portuguese word harpa shares a common ancestor with the English word 'harp' through a Germanic root, rather than being a purely Latin derivative.
- The harpa is often associated with religious iconography in Portuguese art, frequently appearing in paintings of angels during the Baroque period in both Portugal and Brazil.
Examples in context
- Esta é uma harpa.This is a harp.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific instrument using harpa.Tatoeba #1126260 by alexmarcelo, translation #1336434 by Scott
- Um menino toca harpa.A child is playing harp.This sentence demonstrates a person playing the harpa.Tatoeba #3479116 by calebante, translation #381954 by CM
- O violino, o piano e a harpa são instrumentos musicais.Violin, piano and harp are musical instruments.This sentence lists harpa alongside other musical instruments.Tatoeba #1799796 by alexmarcelo, translation #713221 by Cirilo
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Rodrigo are looking at musical instruments in a store.
- BeatrizAquela harpa é muito bonita.That harp is very beautiful.
- RodrigoSim, ela parece ser muito antiga.Yes, it looks very old.
- BeatrizVocê acha que a harpa é cara?Do you think the harp is expensive?
- RodrigoProvavelmente é um instrumento caro.It is probably an expensive instrument.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “harp” translations and entries harpa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries harpa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
