hortênsia
/oʁˈtẽ.sjɐ/feminine
The English word hydrangea is translated into Portuguese as hortênsia.
hortênsia refers to the hydrangea, which is a type of flowering shrub.
Meaning: shrub (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular feminine noun hortênsia becomes hortênsias in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. It is pronounced /oʁˈtẽ.sjɐ/.
Did you know?
- In the Azores, hortênsias are so iconic that they are used as natural fences to line the roads, creating long blue and purple borders across the islands.
- The name hortênsia is actually a way of honoring a person, as it is a Portuguese feminine form of the name 'Hortensia'.
- In some Brazilian folk traditions, the hortênsia is associated with gratitude and heartfelt emotion, making it a popular choice for specific celebratory bouquets.
Examples in context
- Estas hortênsias são tão bonitas!These hydrangeas are so beautiful!
- A hortênsia é azul.The hydrangea is blue.
- Eu plantei uma hortênsia no jardim.I planted a hydrangea in the garden.
- Essa hortênsia é muito bonita.This hydrangea is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Lucas and Juliana are looking at the garden.
- JulianaOlha como essa hortênsia está grande!Look how big this hydrangea is!
- LucasSim, a hortênsia cresceu muito rápido.Yes, the hydrangea grew very fast.
- JulianaVocê quer cuidar dela?Do you want to take care of it?
- LucasCom certeza, ela é linda.Of course, it is beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hydrangea” translations and entries hortênsia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
