capa de chuva
/ˈka.pɐ d͡ʒi ˈʃu.vɐ/Brazil, feminine
The English word raincoat is capa de chuva in Portuguese. Wiktionary also lists impermeável.
Meaning: waterproof coat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| capa de chuva | /ˈka.pɐ d͡ʒi ˈʃu.vɐ/ (Brazil) | Brazil, feminine |
| impermeável | /ĩ.peʁ.meˈa.vew/ (Brazil) /ĩ.peɾ.meˈa.vew/ (São Paulo) |
masculine |
The term refers to a waterproof coat.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase capa de chuva is composed of capa, meaning cape or cover and chuva, meaning rain. In many contexts, capa alone can be used to refer to a protective cover or a cape.
Which one should you use?
While capa de chuva specifically refers to a raincoat, impermeável is often used as a noun to mean a waterproof garment or jacket.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, capa de chuva is used. In Portugal, both capa de chuva and impermeável are commonly used to refer to a raincoat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun impermeável is masculine, whereas capa de chuva is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈka.pɐ dʒi ˈʃu.vɐ/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
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Examples in context
- Coloque sua capa de chuva.Put on your raincoat.This sentence is useful for the command to put on your capa de chuva.Tatoeba #10779935 by DavidDias, translation #10063809 by CK
- Ela tirou a capa de chuva.She took off her raincoat.This sentence is useful for describing someone taking off her capa de chuva.Tatoeba #11972495 by Advanced, translation #7386327 by CH
- Tom tirou sua capa de chuva.Tom took off his raincoat.This sentence is useful for describing Tom taking off his capa de chuva.Tatoeba #2815265 by akilez, translation #2544537 by CK
- Eu sempre levo minha capa de chuva quando o tempo está instável.I always carry my raincoat when the weather is unpredictable.
- Preciso comprar um casaco impermeável novo antes da viagem.I need to buy a new waterproof coat before the trip.
- Vou colocar minha capa de chuva para não me molhar.I'll put on my raincoat to avoid getting wet.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Rodrigo are preparing to go for a walk during a storm.
- BeatrizRodrigo, você pegou sua capa de chuva?Rodrigo, did you take your raincoat?
- RodrigoSim, minha capa de chuva está na mochila.Yes, my raincoat is in the backpack.
- BeatrizÓtimo, eu também estou com a minha.Great, I have mine too.
- RodrigoEntão estamos prontos para sair.Then we are ready to go out.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “raincoat” translations and entries capa de chuva, impermeável, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries capa, chuva, de, impermeável, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
