jarro
/ˈʒa.ʁu/masculine
The English phrase 'jar' can be translated into Portuguese as jarro. Wiktionary also lists jarra.
Meaning: small, approximately cylindrical container (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jarro | /ˈʒa.ʁu/ (Brazil) /ˈʒa.ʁu/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
masculine |
| jarra | /ˈʒa.ʁɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈʒa.ʁɐ/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
feminine |
A jar is a small, approximately cylindrical container. The term jarra can refer to a wide range of containers, including pitchers or vases, depending on the context.
Which one should you use?
While both can mean container, jarra is the most common word for a pitcher or jug used for pouring liquids like water or juice.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the masculine jarro is jarros. The plural of the feminine jarra is jarras.
How do you pronounce it?
jarro is pronounced /ˈʒa.ʁu/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on 1 of 2.
Did you know?
- The word jarra shares its DNA with the Arabic word jarra, meaning a large vessel or jar. This connection reflects the profound influence of the Moorish occupation on the Iberian Peninsula's vocabulary.
- In Brazil, a jarra is almost exclusively a pitcher for liquids, whereas in Portugal, the word is more frequently used for a flower vase.
- While jarra refers to the container, Portuguese has no single word for the specific 'mason jar' used for canning, often calling it a pote de vidro.
Examples in context
- Tem muito açúcar na jarra?Is there much sugar in the jar?Tatoeba #921905 by alexmarcelo, translation #39792 by CK
- Eu gosto da imagem neste jarro.I like the picture on this jar.Tatoeba #10806945 by carlosalberto, translation #10806938 by carlosalberto
- Abra esta jarra para mim, por favor.Open this jar for me, please.Tatoeba #9079418 by JGEN, translation #9044345 by CK
- Eu coloquei as flores na jarra.I put the flowers in the jar.
- Comprei um bote de azeitonas.I bought a jar of olives.
- Minha avó tem um pote de conserva com feijão.My grandmother has a jar of canned beans.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Juliana are in the kitchen preparing drinks.
- GabrielVocê pode encher o jarro com água?Can you fill the jar with water?
- JulianaSim, onde está o jarro?Yes, where is the jar?
- GabrielO jarro está dentro da geladeira.The jar is inside the refrigerator.
- JulianaTudo bem, vou pegar agora.All right, I'll get it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jar” translations and entries jarro, jarra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jarra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
