íngreme
/ˈĩ.ɡɾe.mi/
In Portuguese, the word for steep is íngreme. It is also spelled íngrime.
Meaning: near-vertical (adj)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| íngreme | /ˈĩ.ɡɾe.mi/ (Brazil) /ˈĩ.ɡɾɨ.mɨ/ (Portugal) |
|
| íngrime | alternative form |
The word íngreme is the most common and standard way to describe something that is near-vertical. For emphasis in informal settings, you can use the expression íngreme pra caramba to mean "really steep".
Which one should you use?
íngreme is the standard spelling, while íngrime is an alternative spelling of the same word.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective íngreme is gender-neutral, meaning it stays the same whether it is describing a masculine or feminine noun. To make the adjective plural, add -es to the end to form íngremes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈĩ.ɡɾe.mi/. The word has three syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- When describing a steep price increase, Portuguese speakers rarely use íngreme and instead use salgado, which literally means 'salted'.
- In Brazil, if a hill is so steep that it is difficult to climb, people might describe the slope as em pé, which literally means 'standing up'.
- The expression íngreme pra caramba uses a slang term caramba that originally derived from a euphemism for a stronger swear word to avoid offense.
Examples in context
- É uma ladeira muito íngreme.It's a very steep slope.This sentence is useful for describing a slope using íngreme.Tatoeba #8008901 by jvlopes91, translation #7779724 by AlanF_US
- Nós subimos a íngreme ladeira.We climbed the steep slope.Tatoeba #8008929 by jvlopes91, translation #248630 by CK
- O caminho subia a encosta íngreme em ziguezague.The path zigzagged up the steep slope.Tatoeba #5266674 by caiocloud, translation #327880 by CK
- O caminho até o topo da montanha é bastante íngreme.The path to the top of the mountain is quite steep.
- A estrada é íngreme demais para ser acessada por carros.The road is too steep to be accessed by cars.
- A trilha possui um declive acentuado nos últimos metros.The trail has a steep decline in the last few meters.
- A escadaria daquela casa é íngreme pra caramba!The stairs at that house are really steep!
- Naquela trilha, é morro abaixo o tempo todo!On that trail, it's steep downhill all the time!
- Este monte tem um declive acentuado.This hill has a steep slope.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Mariana are hiking on a mountain trail.
- GabrielEste trecho é muito íngreme.This section is very steep.
- MarianaSim, cuidado com os degraus.Yes, watch out for the steps.
- GabrielVou subir com calma.I will climb slowly.
- MarianaTudo bem, eu te acompanho.That's fine, I'll go with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “steep” translations and entries íngreme, íngrime, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
