ameixa
/aˈme(j).ʃɐ/feminine
The Portuguese word for plum is ameixa. Wiktionary also lists amêixoa.
Meaning: fruit of Prunus domestica (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ameixa | /aˈme(j).ʃɐ/ (Brazil) /ɐˈmɐj.ʃɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| amêixoa |
ameixa refers to the fruit of the Prunus domestica.
Which one should you use?
ameixa is the most common and widely recognized word for the fruit, while amêixoa is an alternative form.
How does it change in a sentence?
ameixa is a feminine noun. To make it plural, use ameixas.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables with the stress on the second syllable: /aˈme(j).ʃɐ/.
Did you know?
- The initial 'd' was lost from the original Latin damascēna because speakers mistook it for the preposition de meaning 'of'.
- In Brazil, the word ameixa is often used to describe the dried version of the fruit, which English speakers call a 'prune'.
- In traditional Portuguese confectionery, the ameixa is often preserved in heavy syrup as part of a dessert called ameixas em calda.
Examples in context
- Você gosta de bolo de ameixa?Do you like plum cake?This sentence is useful for asking about a preference for plum cake.Tatoeba #1322817 by alexmarcelo, translation #714303 by Manfredo
- Conduzidos pelo presidente da câmara da cidade, inspirados pelos bombos e gaitas de foles e fortificados pelo brande caseiro de ameixa, eles realizaram um “mazhko horo”, ou dança masculina, lenta batendo com os pés no leito rochoso do rio.Led by the town's mayor, inspired by bass drums and bagpipes and fortified by homemade plum brandy, they performed a slow "mazhko horo," or men's dance, stomping on the rocky riverbed.This sentence shows the use of ameixa in the context of homemade plum brandy.Tatoeba #11103797 by Cangarejo, translation #8433366 by Hybrid
- Eu adoro comer uma ameixa fresca no verão.I love eating a fresh plum in the summer.
- A feira da fruta-cristal é um evento tradicional que celebra as deliciosas ameixas da região.The fruta-cristal fair is a traditional event that celebrates the delicious plums of the region.
- Esta ameixa está muito madura.This plum is very ripe.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Beatriz are at a fruit market.
- GabrielBeatriz, você quer comprar aquela ameixa?Beatriz, do you want to buy that plum?
- BeatrizSim, ela parece bem madura.Yes, it looks very ripe.
- GabrielVou pegar duas para nós.I'll get two for us.
- BeatrizObrigada, Gabriel!Thank you, Gabriel!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plum” translations and entries ameixa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ameixa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
