amendoim
/a.mẽ.doˈĩ/masculine
The Portuguese word for peanut is amendoim. Wiktionary also lists ginguba.
Meaning: a legume resembling a nut (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| amendoim | /a.mẽ.doˈĩ/ (Brazil) /a.mẽ.duˈĩ/ (Brazil) |
masculine |
| ginguba | /ʒĩˈɡu.bɐ/ (Brazil) /ʒĩˈɡu.bɐ/ (Portugal) |
Angola |
The term refers to the edible legume. When describing peanut butter, you use the construction manteiga de amendoim, which literally means 'butter of peanut'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Angola, the term ginguba is used specifically instead of amendoim.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of amendoim is amendoins.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /a.mẽ.doˈĩ/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The Angolan term ginguba is derived from the Kimbundu word kuba, which means 'to reproduce'.
- In Brazil, amendoim is a staple of 'festas juninas' (June festivals), where it is often served candied and coated in sugar.
- The Brazilian snack paçoca is a popular peanut-based candy that many consider a national staple of the country's snack culture.
Examples in context
- Ele quer manteiga de amendoim.He wants peanut butter.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for peanut butter using amendoim.Tatoeba #3842495 by muriloricci, translation #3366430 by Jesse
- Eu detesto manteiga de amendoim.I hate peanut butter.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike of peanut butter using amendoim.Tatoeba #6134034 by bill, translation #4496211 by CK
- Você gosta de manteiga de amendoim?Do you like peanut butter?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes peanut butter using amendoim.Tatoeba #5724426 by bill, translation #4016816 by CK
- Eu gosto de comer amendoim quando assisto a um filme.I like to eat peanuts when I watch a movie.
- O amendoim é um ingrediente comum em muitas receitas.Peanuts are a common ingredient in many recipes.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are sharing snacks at a park.
- CamilaFelipe, você quer comer este amendoim?Felipe, do you want to eat this peanut?
- FelipeSim, eu adoro amendoim.Yes, I love peanuts.
- CamilaEu trouxe bastante amendoim para nós.I brought plenty of peanuts for us.
- FelipeObrigado, Camila, você é muito gentil.Thank you, Camila, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peanut” translations and entries amendoim, ginguba, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amendoim, ginguba, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
