morango
/moˈɾɐ̃.ɡu/masculine
The English word strawberry is translated into Portuguese as morango.
morango is a masculine noun referring to the accessory fruit. It can also function as an adjective to describe the color strawberry.
Meaning: accessory fruit (noun)
Which one should you use?
While morango can describe a color, you must use the phrase de morango when you want to specify a strawberry flavor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, morango is commonly used as the standard term for strawberry.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe a flavor, such as 'strawberry ice cream' or 'strawberry jam', you must use the prepositional phrase de morango rather than using morango as an adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /moˈɾɐ̃.ɡu/.
Did you know?
- The word morango likely evolved from the Latin word for 'mulberry', rather than the Latin word for 'strawberry'.
- Portuguese is unique among some Romance languages for not using a derivative of the Latin 'fragum' for its common word for strawberry.
- The Galician language uses similar variations like amorodo and amorogo, which mirror the structure of the Portuguese morango.
Examples in context
- Gosto de sorvete de morango.I like strawberry ice cream.This sentence shows how to use morango when describing ice cream flavor.Tatoeba #5109370 by Ricardo14, translation #1129683 by CK
- Tem gosto de geleia de morango.Tastes like strawberry jam.This sentence shows how to use morango when describing the taste of jam.Tatoeba #10117686 by Nivealsedulo, translation #10117697 by Nivealsedulo
- Você gosta de geleia de morango?Do you like strawberry jam?This sentence shows how to use morango when asking about jam flavor.Tatoeba #9364556 by bill, translation #9363734 by CK
- Eu gosto de comer morangoI like to eat strawberries
- Vamos comer um moranguinho?Shall we eat a little strawberry?
- Você tem morangos frescos?Do you have fresh strawberries?
- Torta de MorangoStrawberry Pie
- Salada de MorangosStrawberry Salad
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are at a fruit market.
- FelipeOlha esse morango, que bonito!Look at this strawberry, how beautiful!
- MarianaSim, parece bem doce.Yes, it looks very sweet.
- FelipeVou comprar um morango para a sobremesa.I will buy a strawberry for dessert.
- MarianaBoa ideia, vamos levar.Good idea, let's take it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strawberry” translations and entries morango, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries morango, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
