jarra
/ˈʒa.ʁɐ/feminine
The English phrase 'pitcher' is translated into Portuguese as jarra. Wiktionary also lists jarro.
Meaning: A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jarra | /ˈʒa.ʁɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈʒa.ʁɐ/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
feminine |
| jarro | /ˈʒa.ʁu/ (Brazil) /ˈʒa.ʁu/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
masculine |
A pitcher refers to a wide-mouthed, deep vessel used for holding liquids.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the term jarro is sometimes used to describe a pitcher. Additionally, Botija is a term used in some regions of Brazil and Portugal to refer to a pitcher or a flask.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural of the feminine jarra, use jarras. To form the plural of the masculine jarro, use jarros.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈʒa.ʁɐ/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word jarra shares its roots with the Arabic word jarra, a common linguistic legacy left by the Moorish presence in the Iberian Peninsula.
- Depending on the region in Portugal, the word bilha is often used for a traditional clay pitcher used to keep water cool through evaporation.
- In many parts of Brazil, a jarra is often made of glass and used specifically for serving iced tea or juice at the table, whereas a jarro might imply a more heavy, ceramic vessel.
Examples in context
- Encha este jarro com água.Fill up this pitcher with water.This sentence is useful for practicing the masculine form jarro.Tatoeba #9524471 by Ricardo14, translation #9505616 by CK
- Não posso encher a minha jarra de água. Ela está rachada.I cannot fill my pitcher with water. It's cracked.This sentence is useful for practicing the feminine form jarra.Tatoeba #5308178 by ToinhoAlam, translation #1682327 by Amastan
- Eles publicaram um vídeo no Facebook que mostra um observador meteorológico a esvaziar um jarro de água a ferver para o ar, onde esta se transformou imediatamente em neve devido aos ventos frígidos e poderosos.They posted a video on Facebook showing a weather observer emptying a pitcher of boiling water into the air, where it immediately turned to snow in the frigid, hurricane-force winds.Tatoeba #11480678 by Cangarejo, translation #11480677 by Cangarejo
Example conversation
Lucas and Camila are preparing a meal in the kitchen.
- LucasCamila, onde está a jarra de suco?Camila, where is the juice pitcher?
- CamilaA jarra está na geladeira, Lucas.The pitcher is in the refrigerator, Lucas.
- LucasObrigado, vou colocar a jarra na mesa.Thanks, I will put the pitcher on the table.
- CamilaTudo bem, eu vou pegar os copos.All right, I will get the glasses.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pitcher” translations and entries jarra, jarro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jarra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
