frigideira
/fɾi.ʒiˈde(j).ɾɐ/feminine
The Portuguese word for skillet is frigideira.
Frigideira is a feminine noun used specifically to refer to a shallow pan used for frying.
Meaning: pan for frying (noun)
Which one should you use?
While frigideira refers specifically to a shallow frying pan, the word panela is a more general term used for various types of cooking vessels, such as pots or pans.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of frigideira is frigideiras. Because frigideira is a feminine noun, if you want to say 'of the skillet', you use the contraction da frigideira (de + a).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of frigideira is /fɾi.ʒiˈde(j).ɾɐ/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- Portuguese uses the same suffix found in frigideira to create words for people's professions, such as padeira for a female baker.
- In some Portuguese-speaking regions, you might hear the word tacho used for a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet, which is much more common in traditional cooking than the modern frigideira.
- The suffix -deira in frigideira is used to name various tools or containers that hold a specific substance, such as açucareira for a sugar bowl.
Examples in context
- Tom está batendo a frigideira com uma colher grande.Tom is banging the skillet with a big spoon.This sentence shows the use of frigideira in a sentence.Tatoeba #13981370 by Castro5432, translation #7540980 by CK
- Eles estão usando uma frigideira para fazer o jantar.They are using a skillet to make dinner.
- Você pode fritar os ovos na panela?Can you fry the eggs in the skillet?
- A frigideira está muito quente.The skillet is very hot.
- Eu preciso de uma frigideira nova.I need a new skillet.
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- JulianaGabriel, você pode pegar a frigideira?Gabriel, can you grab the skillet?
- GabrielClaro, Juliana. Onde ela está?Of course, Juliana. Where is it?
- JulianaEstá dentro do armário.It is inside the cabinet.
- GabrielAchei! Aqui está a frigideira.Found it! Here is the skillet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “skillet” translations and entries frigideira, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
