chupeta
/ʃuˈpe.tɐ/feminine
The English phrase pacifier is translated into Portuguese as chupeta. Wiktionary also lists chucha and bico.
Meaning: for a baby (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| chupeta | /ʃuˈpe.tɐ/ (Brazil) /ʃuˈpe.tɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| chucha | /ˈʃu.ʃɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈʃu.ʃɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| bico | /ˈbi.ku/ (Brazil) /ˈbi.ku/ (Portugal) |
South Brazil, masculine |
The word bico can refer to both a pacifier and the nipple on a baby bottle.
Which one should you use?
The word chucha is an informal or colloquial way to say pacifier. In Southern Brazil, the word bico is used to refer to a pacifier.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ʃuˈpe.tɐ/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, bico can be used metaphorically to describe a small side job or a temporary freelance gig.
- The term bico originates from the Proto-Celtic word *bekkos, which originally meant 'hook'.
- The word bico literally means 'beak' or 'snout', which describes the physical shape of the pacifier's tip.
Examples in context
- Parece que o bebê engoliu a chupeta.The baby has presumably swallowed the pacifier.This sentence is useful for describing a situation where a baby might have swallowed a chupeta.Tatoeba #8194656 by carlosalberto, translation #4400846 by Lepotdeterre
- Por favor, traga a chupeta do bebê.Please bring the baby's pacifier.
- Eu vou pegar o bico do bebê para acalmá-lo.I'll grab the pacifier to soothe the baby.
- Espera, esquecemos a chucha em casa.Wait, we forgot the pacifier at home.
- Você trouxe a tetina do bebê?Did you bring the baby's pacifier?
- Onde está a chupeta do bebê?Where is the baby's pacifier?
- Eu comprei uma chupeta nova.I bought a new pacifier.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Gabriel are in the living room looking for baby items.
- BeatrizGabriel, você viu a chupeta?Gabriel, have you seen the pacifier?
- GabrielNão, eu não vi.No, I haven't seen it.
- BeatrizEla está chorando muito sem a chupeta.She is crying a lot without the pacifier.
- GabrielVou procurar no quarto agora.I will look in the bedroom now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pacifier” translations and entries chupeta, chucha, bico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bico, chucha, chupeta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
