senha
/ˈsẽ.ɲɐ/feminine
The Portuguese word for password is senha. Wiktionary also lists palavra-passe and password.
Meaning: computing: string of characters known only to a user (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| senha | /ˈsẽ.ɲɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈsɐ(j).ɲɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| palavra-passe | feminine | |
| password | /paˈswoɾ.dɨ/ (Portugal) | feminine |
| palavra-chave | /paˌla.vɾɐˈʃa.vi/ (Brazil) /pɐˌla.vɾɐˈʃa.vɨ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
In a computing context, this refers to a string of characters known only to a user.
Which one should you use?
While senha means a password used for authentication, palavra-chave refers to a keyword used for searching or indexing. Palavra-passe is a more formal or literal term for a password.
Is it said differently in some regions?
senha is the standard everyday term in Brazil, whereas palavra-passe is often used in European Portuguese or formal documentation.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this word are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables. The stress is on the first syllable: /ˈsẽ.ɲɐ/.
Did you know?
- The word senha is a doublet of the Portuguese word signo, meaning 'sign' or 'zodiac sign'.
- In Portuguese, senha can also refer to a secret signal or a code used between two people to identify each other.
- The English borrowing password is frequently used in Brazilian tech circles, often appearing in the middle of Portuguese sentences alongside local terms.
Examples in context
- Qual é a senha?What's the password?This sentence is useful for asking what the password is.Tatoeba #5639709 by bill, translation #2234120 by CK
- Não sei a senha.I don't know the password.This sentence is useful for stating that you do not know the password.Tatoeba #7089994 by alexmarcelo, translation #2276076 by CK
- Você sabe a senha?Do you know the password?This sentence is useful for asking if someone else knows the password.Tatoeba #8940267 by Ricardo14, translation #9398259 by CK
- Desculpe, mas eu preciso alterar minha palavra-passe para proteger minha conta.Sorry, but I need to change my password to protect my account.
- Por favor, crie uma senha forte que combine letras maiúsculas, minúsculas, e números.Please create a strong password that combines uppercase letters, lowercase, and numbers.
- Não se esqueça da sua chave para acessar o Wi-Fi do café.Don't forget your key to access the cafe's Wi-Fi.
- Eu esqueci meu código do aplicativo de entrega. Vou precisar redefini-lo.I forgot my delivery app code, I will need to reset it.
- 89 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana and Gabriel are trying to log in to a computer.
- MarianaEu esqueci a minha senha.I forgot my password.
- GabrielEu posso tentar a senha de administrador.I can try the administrator password.
- MarianaEssa senha funciona para o sistema?Does this password work for the system?
- GabrielSim, a senha é válida.Yes, the password is valid.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “password” translations and entries senha, palavra-passe, password, palavra-chave, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries password, senha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
