Nova Iorque
/ˈnɔ.vɐ ˈjɔʁ.ki/feminine
In Portuguese, New York is said as Nova Iorque. It is also spelled Nova York.
Meaning: state of the United States of America (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Iorque | /ˈnɔ.vɐ ˈjɔʁ.ki/ (Brazil) | feminine |
| Nova York | feminine, alternative form |
This phrase is used to refer to the state of the United States of America.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Nova means "new" and is the feminine form used to match the gender of the name.
Which one should you use?
Nova Iorque is the traditional Portuguese spelling. Nova York is an alternative spelling that adapts the English phonetic spelling.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazilian Portuguese, Nova Iorque is commonly heard in both formal and informal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈnɔ.vɐ ˈjɔʁ.ki/. The stress is on the first of the four syllables.
Did you know?
- The name 'Iorque' is a direct descendant of the Old English word 'Eoforwīċ', which originally meant 'boar town'.
- While Nova Iorque is the traditional spelling, you will often see the English spelling New York used in Brazilian Portuguese media and pop culture.
- The term Nova Iorque adheres to Portuguese orthography by replacing the English 'w' with 'qu', a common pattern when adapting foreign sounds.
Examples in context
- Vamos a Nova York!Let's take a trip to New York.This sentence shows an invitation to visit Nova York.Tatoeba #1236749 by alexmarcelo, translation #35886 by CK
- Moro em Nova York.I live in New York.This sentence expresses living in Nova York.Tatoeba #3620821 by Ricardo14, translation #2425824 by bionicboy
- Perdi-me em Nova York.I lost my way in New York.This sentence describes being lost in Nova York.Tatoeba #952619 by alexmarcelo, translation #255338 by CN
- Estou planejando uma viagem à Cidade de Nova IorqueI am planning a trip to New York City
- Nova Iorque é conhecida como a cidade que nunca dormeNew York is known as the city that never sleeps
- A Metrópole de Nova Iorque é um importante centro financeiro mundialThe Metropolis of New York is a significant global financial center
- Vamos passar um fim de semana em Nova YorkLet's spend a weekend in New York
- Sempre sonhei em visitar a Grande MaçãI always dreamed of visiting the Big Apple
- 249 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are discussing their next vacation destination.
- CamilaVocê quer visitar Nova Iorque este ano?Do you want to visit New York this year?
- GabrielSim, eu sempre quis ir a Nova Iorque.Yes, I have always wanted to go to New York.
- CamilaPodemos comprar as passagens agora.We can buy the tickets now.
- GabrielÓtimo, vamos planejar a viagem!Great, let's plan the trip!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “new york” translations and entries Nova Iorque, Nova York, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Iorque, Nova Iorque, Nova York, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
