conchada
/kõˈʃa.dɐ/feminine
The Portuguese word for an amount held by a scoop is conchada. Wiktionary also lists concha.
Meaning: amount held by a scoop (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| conchada | /kõˈʃa.dɐ/ (Brazil) /kõˈʃa.dɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| concha | /ˈkõ.ʃɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈkõ.ʃɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
conchada is used to describe the specific quantity or portion of something that a scoop holds.
What does it mean word for word?
conchada is derived from concha, which means shell or scoop and it functions as a noun representing the quantity held by that tool.
Which one should you use?
Use concha to refer to the physical object, such as a ladle or scoop, while use conchada to refer to the actual amount or portion contained within it.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, a scoop of ice cream is commonly referred to as a bola.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun conchada is feminine and must agree with feminine articles or adjectives.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kõˈʃa.dɐ/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- Because concha also means shell, the phrase estou na minha concha can be used metaphorically to mean someone is retreating into their own shell.
- The suffix -ada in conchada is used across Portuguese to turn tools into measurements, such as colherada for a spoonful.
- The word concha comes from the Latin 'conchula', which was a diminutive form meaning 'little shell'.
Examples in context
- Você quer uma bola de sorvete? Temos vários sabores disponíveis.Do you want an ice cream scoop? We have various flavors available.
- Uma conchada de arroz é suficiente.One scoop of rice is enough.
- Ele colocou uma conchada de sopa no prato.He put a scoop of soup on the plate.
Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are serving dinner together.
- MarianaFelipe, você quer mais uma conchada de sopa?Felipe, do you want another scoop of soup?
- FelipeSim, por favor, Mariana.Yes, please, Mariana.
- MarianaSó uma conchada, pois a panela está acabando.Just one scoop, because the pot is almost empty.
- FelipeTudo bem, isso é o suficiente.That's fine, that is enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scoop” translations and entries conchada, concha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries concha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
