estamina
/is.taˈmĩ.nɐ/feminine
The English word stamina can be translated into Portuguese as estamina or vigor.
Meaning: power of sustained exertion (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| estamina | /is.taˈmĩ.nɐ/ (Brazil) /es.taˈmĩ.nɐ/ (Brazil) |
feminine |
| vigor | /viˈɡoʁ/ (Brazil) /viˈɡoɾ/ (São Paulo) |
Stamina refers to the power of sustained exertion. While estamina is a direct cognate used for physical endurance, vigor is a more common and natural way to express physical strength or vitality in Portuguese.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the word pique is used more frequently to express stamina.
How does it change in a sentence?
estamina is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /is.taˈmĩ.nɐ/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While vigor describes physical stamina, it is also the standard term for a law that is currently active and enforceable, as in em vigor.
- The word vigor descends from the Latin vigōrem, whereas estamina is a modern loanword taken directly from English.
- In Brazil, saying someone has pique can describe their general personality or 'vibe' as being high-energy, even if they are not performing a physical task.
Examples in context
- A resistência física é crucial para os atletas de alto rendimento.Physical stamina is crucial for elite athletes.
- Ela demonstrou uma incrível energia durante a maratona.She displayed incredible stamina during the marathon.
- Ele tem muito fôlego para correr longas distâncias.He has a lot of stamina for running long distances.
- Apesar do cansaço, ele ainda tem muito pique para dançar.Despite being tired, he still has a lot of stamina to dance.
- Eu preciso de mais estamina para correr.I need more stamina to run.
- O treino ajuda a ganhar estamina.Training helps to gain stamina.
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are talking after a gym session.
- CamilaEstou exausta, Gabriel! Não tenho mais estamina.I'm exhausted, Gabriel! I have no more stamina.
- GabrielVocê treinou muito forte hoje, Camila.You trained very hard today, Camila.
- CamilaSim, quero melhorar a minha estamina.Yes, I want to improve my stamina.
- GabrielCom o tempo, você vai conseguir.Over time, you will manage it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stamina” translations and entries estamina, vigor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estamina, vigor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
