espinafre
/is.piˈna.fɾi/masculine
The English word spinach is translated into Portuguese as espinafre.
espinafre refers to the edible plant Spinacia oleracea.
Meaning: a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
espinafre is a masculine noun. To express the plural, use espinafres.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /is.piˈna.fɾi/.
Did you know?
- The word espinafre traces its lineage back to the Persian word espanâx through Arabic influence.
- In traditional Portuguese cuisine, espinafres are frequently paired with grão-de-bico (chickpeas) in a way that is less common in English-speaking countries.
- While the word is espinafre in Portuguese, it is espinaca in Spanish, showing how the same Arabic root evolved differently in two neighboring languages.
Examples in context
- Coma todo o espinafre.Eat up all your spinach!This sentence is useful for learning how to use espinafre in an imperative command.Tatoeba #1522908 by alexmarcelo, translation #327277 by CM
- Tom jamais come espinafre.Tom never eats spinach.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of espinafre in a negative third-person present tense statement.Tatoeba #2962627 by carlosalberto, translation #2961504 by meerkat
- Não gosto muito de espinafre.I don't like spinach very much.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference regarding espinafre.Tatoeba #11175480 by bill, translation #6259153 by CK
- Eu adoro comer espinafre cozido.I love eating cooked spinach.
- O espinafre é rico em nutrientes.Spinach is rich in nutrients.
- Esse prato é feito com espinafre e queijo.This dish is made with spinach and cheese.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Camila are grocery shopping together.
- GabrielVocê precisa de espinafre?Do you need spinach?
- CamilaSim, o espinafre está muito fresco hoje.Yes, the spinach is very fresh today.
- GabrielVou colocar o espinafre no carrinho.I will put the spinach in the cart.
- CamilaObrigada, Gabriel!Thanks, Gabriel!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spinach” translations and entries espinafre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries espinafre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
