hippie
/ˈʁi.pi/feminine, masculine
The English phrase "hippie" is translated into Portuguese as hippie.
In Portuguese, hippie is a loanword used as both a noun and an adjective. It describes someone associated with the 1960s nonconformist movement or someone who adopts a hippie-inspired lifestyle and aesthetic.
Meaning: 1960s nonconformist (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the term alternativo(a) is used to describe a person with a hippie lifestyle.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word hippie can be used as either a masculine or feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈʁi.pi/. The stress is on the first of two syllables.
Did you know?
- The Brazilian fashion trend hippie-chic represents a paradox where the nonconformist spirit of the hippie is blended with luxury and high prices.
- In Brazil, people often use the phrase paz e amor, meaning 'peace and love', as a descriptive adjective to characterize a hippie person or a relaxed environment.
- The term hippie is frequently used in Brazilian Portuguese to describe comunidades hippies, which are intentional eco-villages that still exist and operate in the countryside.
Examples in context
- O Tom é um hippie.Tom is a hippie.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as a hippie.Tatoeba #2484921 by MarlonX19, translation #2337561 by danepo
- Arranja um emprego, seu hippie!Get a job, you hippie!This sentence shows the word hippie being used in an informal or confrontational manner.Tatoeba #12334220 by piterkeo, translation #6013107 by mailohilohi
- O Jorge é conhecido por ser um espírito livre e um boêmio. Ele é praticamente um hippie moderno.Jorge is known for being a free spirit and a bohemian. He's practically a modern hippie.
- Ela era uma hippie nos anos sessenta.She was a hippie in the sixties.
Example conversation
Lucas and Camila are looking at old family photos.
- LucasEsta foto da minha mãe é antiga.This photo of my mother is old.
- CamilaEla parece uma hippie muito estilosa.She looks like a very stylish hippie.
- LucasSim, ela amava esse estilo de vida.Yes, she loved that lifestyle.
- CamilaEla era uma mulher muito livre.She was a very free woman.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hippie” translations and entries hippie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
