maracujá
/ma.ɾa.kuˈʒa/masculine
The Portuguese word for passion fruit is maracujá.
maracujá is a masculine noun used to refer to the edible fruit.
Meaning: edible fruit (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
When referring to passion fruit juice, there is a regional distinction in vocabulary: in Brazil, it is called suco de maracujá, whereas in Portugal, it is called sumo de maracujá. Additionally, in the northern parts of Brazil, the term maracujá-peroba is used to describe a specific variety of the fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express more than one, the plural form is maracujás.
How do you pronounce it?
/ma.ɾa.kuˈʒa/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the flower of the maracujá plant was historically linked to the 'Passion of Christ' by missionaries who saw Christian symbols in its structure.
- In Brazil, maracujá is widely associated with calming effects, and the fruit is often used as a natural remedy for anxiety or insomnia.
- The name maracujá comes from the Old Tupi language, specifically from the word 'marakuîá'.
Examples in context
- Eu amo suco de maracujá.I love passion fruit juice.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for maracujá juice.Tatoeba #6618702 by heo598, translation #2686397 by Joseph
- Isto tem gosto de maracujá.This tastes like passion fruit.This sentence is useful for describing the flavor of something using maracujá.Tatoeba #6618703 by heo598, translation #2686396 by Joseph
- Vou comprar mais umas garrafas de sumo de maracujá.I'm going to buy a few more bottles of passion fruit juice.This sentence is useful for talking about purchasing more bottles of maracujá juice.Tatoeba #7314195 by iart61, translation #10677139 by CK
- Poderia me dar um maracujá? Gosto muito dessa fruta.Could you give me a passion fruit? I really like this fruit.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Mariana are in the kitchen preparing a snack.
- GabrielMariana, você quer o maracujá?Mariana, do you want the passion fruit?
- MarianaSim, eu quero o maracujá, por favor.Yes, I want the passion fruit, please.
- GabrielEu vou cortar o maracujá agora.I am going to cut the passion fruit now.
- MarianaObrigada, Gabriel, você é muito gentil.Thank you, Gabriel, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “passion fruit” translations and entries maracujá, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries maracujá, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
