musgo
/ˈmuz.ɡu/masculine
Moss in Portuguese is musgo.
musgo refers to plants of the division Bryophyta. In scientific or botanical contexts, the technical term briófitas may be used to refer to these non-vascular plants.
Meaning: plants of the division Bryophyta (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
musgo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈmuz.ɡu/.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word musgo is used in the expression não deixar crescer musgo, which means to stay active and not let one's skills or mind stagnate.
- In some Portuguese contexts, the word musgo is used as a color name, describing a specific muted, dark green shade known as verde-musgo.
- While musgo refers to the plant, the Portuguese word for 'mold' is mofo. Because both thrive in damp environments, learners often mistake one for the other despite the different meanings.
Examples in context
- Pedra que rola, não cria musgo.A rolling stone gathers no moss.This sentence shows the use of musgo in a common proverb.Tatoeba #7002112 by iart61, translation #279026 by CM
- O carro do Tom estava coberto de musgo.Tom's car was covered in moss.This sentence demonstrates how to describe something covered in musgo.Tatoeba #10666078 by Luciferous, translation #6844384 by Hybrid
- O musgo cresce na parte norte de uma árvore.Moss grows on the north side of a tree.This sentence illustrates the typical growth pattern of musgo on a tree.Tatoeba #10666012 by Luciferous, translation #10085161 by espamatics
- Adoro o musgo que cresce na floresta.I love the moss that grows in the forest.
- A relva no jardim está coberta de musgo.The grass in the garden is covered in moss.
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Example conversation
Rodrigo and Camila are walking in a humid forest.
- RodrigoOlhe quanto musgo nessas pedras!Look at how much moss is on these rocks!
- CamilaÉ verdade, é tudo muito verde.It's true, everything is very green.
- RodrigoCuidado para não escorregar no musgo.Be careful not to slip on the moss.
- CamilaVou tomar cuidado, Rodrigo.I will be careful, Rodrigo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moss” translations and entries musgo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
