peão
/piˈɐ̃w̃/masculine
The English phrase "pawn" is peão in Portuguese.
peão is a masculine noun used to refer to a pawn in the game of chess. When you need to refer to items that have been pawned at a pawnshop, you can use the phrase Objeto empenhado.
Meaning: chess piece (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/piˈɐ̃w̃/
Did you know?
- In the context of Brazilian rodeos, a peão refers specifically to the rider attempting to stay on a bucking bull.
- The Portuguese word peão shares the same root as the English word 'pedestrian', as both derive from the Latin 'pēs' meaning 'foot'.
- Beyond chess, a peão is a traditional Brazilian cattle herder who works on a ranch and is known for his skill with a lasso.
Examples in context
- Tom promoveu seu peão a dama.Tom promoted his pawn into a queen.This sentence shows how to describe promoting a peão to a queen.Tatoeba #9950193 by carlosalberto, translation #9361389 by soliloquist
- Ele avançou o peão duas casas.He advanced his pawn forward two spaces.This sentence describes moving a peão forward two spaces.Tatoeba #6557484 by carlosalberto, translation #6557437 by FernandoMTz
- O peão branco tomou o peão preto en passant.The white pawn took the black pawn "en passant".This sentence demonstrates a white peão taking a black peão en passant.Tatoeba #9950704 by carlosalberto, translation #9950833 by carlosalberto
- O peão é uma peça importante no jogo de xadrezThe pawn is an important piece in the game of chess
- O peão pode se transformar em uma rainha se chegar ao outro lado do tabuleiroThe pawn can turn into a queen if it reaches the other side of the chessboard
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are playing chess in a park.
- FelipeEu perdi o meu peão.I lost my pawn.
- MarianaNão tem problema, Felipe.It is no problem, Felipe.
- FelipeMas esse peão era importante.But this pawn was important.
- MarianaAinda tem outros no tabuleiro.There are still others on the board.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pawn” translations and entries peão, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries peão, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
