jaqueta
/ʒaˈke.tɐ/feminine
The Portuguese word for jacket is jaqueta.
jaqueta refers to a piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse.
Meaning: piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse (noun)
Which one should you use?
While jaqueta usually refers to a lighter jacket, casaco is often used for heavier coats or general outerwear. Other related terms include the masculine nouns casaco and agasalho.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the term sobretudo is commonly used to mean an overcoat or greatcoat, specifically for a heavier, long coat.
How does it change in a sentence?
jaqueta is a feminine noun, and its plural form is jaquetas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʒaˈke.tɐ/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- Portuguese has a specific word, sobretudo, for an overcoat, which literally translates to 'above everything'.
- The word jaqueta shares a common ancestor with the English word 'jacket' because both descended from the Old French word 'jaquette'.
- While jaqueta is common in Brazil, people in Portugal often use casaco for almost any type of jacket, regardless of weight.
Examples in context
- Qual é a sua jaqueta?Which one is your jacket?This sentence shows how to ask which jacket belongs to someone using jaqueta.Tatoeba #6561086 by heo598, translation #3168074 by CK
- Cadê a minha jaqueta?Where's my jacket?This sentence demonstrates how to ask for the location of your jacket using jaqueta.Tatoeba #6795333 by Ricardo14, translation #6795063 by CK
- Eu queria uma jaqueta.I wanted a jacket.This sentence expresses a desire for a jacket using jaqueta.Tatoeba #2232481 by rafael8243, translation #2232482 by rafael8243
- Eu comprei um casaco novoI bought a new jacket
- Ela veste uma jaqueta de couroShe is wearing a leather jacket
- Preciso comprar um agasalho novo para o invernoI need to buy a new jacket for the winter
- Vou usar meu blusão no jogo de futebolI will wear my jacket at the soccer game
- O meu casaco é azulMy jacket is blue
- Meus casacos são quentesMy jackets are warm
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Example conversation
Juliana and Felipe are getting ready to go out in the evening.
- JulianaVocê viu a minha jaqueta azul?Have you seen my blue jacket?
- FelipeEstá em cima do sofá.It is on top of the sofa.
- JulianaObrigada, Felipe.Thanks, Felipe.
- FelipeDe nada, Juliana.You're welcome, Juliana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jacket” translations and entries jaqueta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jaqueta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
