Jason
/ˈd͡ʒej.zõ/masculine
The English name Jason is translated into Portuguese as Jason or Jasão.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jason | /ˈd͡ʒej.zõ/ (Brazil) | masculine |
| Jasão | /ʒaˈzɐ̃w̃/ (Brazil) /ʒɐˈzɐ̃w̃/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
The phrase refers to the masculine given name Jason.
Which one should you use?
The form Jasão is typically used when referring to the mythological figure Jason from Greek mythology in literary contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈdʒej.zõ/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In modern Portuguese contexts, using Jasão to refer to a contemporary person would sound archaic or like a deliberate literary joke.
- If you use the spelling Jason in a Portuguese text, readers will likely assume you are referring to an American or British person rather than a local. The spelling acts as a linguistic marker for foreign origin.
- Because Jasão ends in ão, it shares the same nasal diphthong as common Portuguese words like pão 'bread' or não 'no'.
Examples in context
- Se Jason me ligar, diga-lhe que não estou em casa.If Jason should call me, tell him I'm not at home.Tatoeba #2939025 by alexmarcelo, translation #2485926 by Opiejay888
- O Jason é meu colega de trabalho.Jason is my colleague.
- Eu conheci o Jason na festa.I met Jason at the party.
Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are talking about a mutual friend at a café.
- CamilaVocê viu o Jason hoje?Did you see Jason today?
- FelipeNão, eu não vi o Jason.No, I didn't see Jason.
- CamilaEle me disse que viria.He told me he would come.
- FelipeTalvez o Jason esteja atrasado.Maybe Jason is late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jason” translations and entries Jason, Jasão, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
