online
/õˈlaj.ni/
The English phrase 'online' can be translated into Portuguese as online or em linha.
Meaning: connected to the Internet (adj)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| online | /õˈlaj.ni/ (Brazil) /ɔnˈlaj.nɨ/ (Portugal) |
| em linha |
The term is used to describe someone or something that is connected to the Internet. It can also be used as an adverb to describe actions performed over the Internet, such as the related form ativo.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
online is the informal and most common way to express being connected to the internet in everyday Portuguese. em linha is a more formal or literal translation that is less common in casual digital contexts than the loanword.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an English loanword, online is invariable and does not change for gender or number in Portuguese.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /õˈlaj.ni/.
Did you know?
- While English speakers say 'I am online', a Portuguese speaker might also say estou com internet, which literally translates to 'I am with internet'.
- The word linha in the phrase em linha comes from the same root as 'linen' in English, because the word originally referred to a thread or a physical string.
- While online is the standard for the internet, em linha is frequently used in Portuguese to describe a telephone connection, referring to the physical line.
Examples in context
- Hoje eu estou online.Today I'm online.This sentence is useful for stating your current connection status using online.Tatoeba #1517775 by alexmarcelo, translation #1517756 by Eldad
- Meu irmão está online.My brother is online.This sentence is useful for describing someone else's connection status using online.Tatoeba #11558932 by carlosalberto, translation #11558916 by carlosalberto
- Eu vendo roupas online.I sell clothing online.This sentence is useful for describing an action performed via the internet using online.Tatoeba #844866 by brauliobezerra, translation #844710 by CM
- O curso está disponível online.The course is available online.
- Preciso estar conectado para realizar o trabalho.I need to be online to do the job.
- Vamos jogar na internet?Let's play online?
- Estou online agora.I'm online right now.
- Essa loja só vende produtos online.This store only sells products online.
- 67 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Lucas are talking about a video game.
- CamilaVocê está online agora?Are you online right now?
- LucasSim, eu estou online.Yes, I am online.
- CamilaVamos jogar um jogo online?Shall we play an online game?
- LucasÓtima ideia, Camila!Great idea, Camila!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “online” translations and entries online, em linha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries em, linha, online, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
