infusão
/ĩ.fuˈzɐ̃w̃/feminine
The English word "infusion" is translated into Portuguese as infusão.
The word infusão refers to a product consisting of a liquid that has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.
Meaning: a product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
infusão is a feminine noun. Consequently, when saying "an infusion", you use the indefinite article uma rather than the masculine um. To form the plural "infusions", add -es to the end of the word to create infusões.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables with the stress on the third syllable. The IPA is /ĩ.fuˈzɐ̃w̃/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, if you order a chá at a cafe, you are often served an infusão of fruits or herbs that contains no actual tea leaves.
- The Portuguese word infusão originates from the Latin infundō, which means 'to pour into'. This reflects the physical act of pouring hot water over herbs to start the steeping process.
- While a learner might use infusão for a herbal drink, in a medical setting, a doctor might use the term to describe the process of administering fluids directly into a patient's vein.
Examples in context
- Eu gostaria de uma infusão de camomila, por favor.I would like a chamomile infusion, please.
- Você pode me fazer um chá de hortelã?Can you make me a mint infusion?
- Gosto muito desse preparado de ervas.I really like this herbal infusion.
- Você prefere uma infusão de erva-doce ou de camomila?Do you prefer a fennel or a chamomile infusion?
- Eu vou fazer uma infusão de alecrim.I'm going to make a rosemary infusion.
- Esta infusão de ervas está muito quente.This herbal infusion is very hot.
- Eu prefiro uma infusão de camomila antes de dormir.I prefer a chamomile infusion before sleeping.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are in a cafe choosing drinks.
- RodrigoVocê quer um café ou uma infusão?Do you want a coffee or an infusion?
- MarianaEu vou querer uma infusão de hortelã, por favor.I will have a mint infusion, please.
- RodrigoBoa escolha, Mariana. Vou pedir a mesma.Good choice, Mariana. I'll order the same.
- MarianaObrigada, Rodrigo. Vamos sentar ali.Thank you, Rodrigo. Let's sit over there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “infusion” translations and entries infusão, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries infusão, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
