estojo
/isˈto.ʒu/masculine
The English phrase 'pencil case' is translated into Portuguese as estojo.
estojo is a masculine noun used to describe an object purposed to contain stationery.
Meaning: object purposed to contain stationery (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
estojo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable: /isˈto.ʒu/.
Did you know?
- The word estojo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'study', both originating from the Latin 'studium' which refers to zeal or application to learning.
- Depending on the region, some Portuguese speakers might use the word estojo to describe a professional kit, such as a makeup kit or a surgical set.
- While 'pencil case' is very specific in English, the Portuguese estojo is a broader term for almost any small, hard-shelled container for small tools.
Examples in context
- Eu esqueci o meu estojo em casa.I forgot my pencil case at home.This sentence is useful for learning how to say you forgot your estojo.Tatoeba #6197986 by bill, translation #4351102 by AlanF_US
- Ela guarda seus lápis no estojo de lápis.She keeps her pencils in the pencil case.
- Onde está o seu estojo de lápis?Where is your pencil case?
- Eu perdi meu estojo de lápis.I lost my pencil case.
- Posso pegar emprestado seu estojo de lápis?Can I borrow your pencil case?
- Você tem um estojo de lápis?Do you have a pencil case?
- Meu estojo de lápis é azul.My pencil case is blue.
- Ela comprou um novo estojo de lápis.She bought a new pencil case.
- O estojo é azul.The pencil case is blue.
- Onde está o meu estojo?Where is my pencil case?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Beatriz are in a classroom during a break.
- GabrielBeatriz, você viu o meu estojo?Beatriz, have you seen my pencil case?
- BeatrizNão, Gabriel, eu não vi.No, Gabriel, I haven't seen it.
- GabrielAcho que deixei o estojo na mesa.I think I left the pencil case on the table.
- BeatrizVou procurar para você.I will look for it for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pencil case” translations and entries estojo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estojo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
