portfólio
/poʁ.t͡ʃiˈfɔ.lju/
The English phrase 'portfolio' is translated into Portuguese as portfólio.
In Portuguese, portfólio is used in the same contexts as in English, such as in finance to refer to an investment portfolio or in professional design to refer to a work portfolio.
Meaning: collection of assets (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of portfólio is portfólios.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /poʁ.tʃiˈfɔ.lju/.
Did you know?
- In a formal Brazilian business context, you might hear people refer to an investment 'portfolio' using the term carteira, which literally means 'wallet'.
- The term portfólio shares the same Italian root, 'portafoglio', as the English word, which is a combination of 'portare' meaning 'to carry' and 'foglio' meaning 'sheet of paper'.
- The word fólio in Portuguese refers to a specific large size of paper, linking the 'portfolio' directly to the history of printing and bookbinding.
Examples in context
- O meu portfólio demonstra a minha experiência e habilidades.My portfolio showcases my experience and skills.
- Eu trago um portfólio abrangente, que ilustra minhas realizações em projetos anteriores.I bring a comprehensive portfolio that illustrates my accomplishments in previous projects.
- Olha só esse meu portfólio, tá cheio de coisas legais!Check out my portfolio, it's filled with cool stuff!
- No meu portfólio, você encontrará uma variedade de projetos nos quais trabalhei.In my portfolio, you will find a variety of projects I've worked on.
- Eu costumo atualizar meu portfólio regularmente para refletir o meu crescimento profissional.I usually update my portfolio regularly to reflect my professional growth.
- Se você quiser ver meu portfólio, basta acessar o link que enviei por e-mail.If you want to see my portfolio, just access the link I've sent via email.
- O meu portfólio de investimentos é diversificado.My investment portfolio is diversified.
- Ele está revisando o seu portfólio de ações.He is reviewing his stock portfolio.
- Precisamos equilibrar o portfólio da empresa.We need to balance the company's portfolio.
Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are discussing their financial strategies at a cafe.
- FelipeCamila, como está o seu portfólio este mês?Camila, how is your portfolio this month?
- CamilaEstá indo bem, Felipe, mas estou cautelosa.It is going well, Felipe, but I am cautious.
- FelipeVocê pretende mudar o seu portfólio?Do you intend to change your portfolio?
- CamilaTalvez eu mude alguns ativos na semana que vem.Maybe I will change some assets next week.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry portfólio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries portfólio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
