carrinho
/kaˈʁĩ.ɲu/masculine
The English phrase 'stroller' is translated into Portuguese as carrinho.
carrinho is a masculine noun that refers to a seat on wheels used to transport babies. While carrinho can be used alone to mean a stroller when the context is clear, the standard and most specific way to specify a baby stroller and avoid confusion with other types of small carts is to use the full phrase carrinho de bebê.
Meaning: seat on wheels used to transport babies (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word carrinho is the diminutive form of carro (meaning car or cart), so it literally means 'little cart'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /kaˈʁĩ.ɲu/.
Did you know?
- If you are in a toy store, carrinhos refers to small toy cars, showing that the word for 'stroller' is the same word used for a child's Matchbox or Hot Wheels car.
- The diminutive suffix -inho in carrinho is often used in Portuguese to express affection or endearment, not just a small size.
- If you are at a supermarket, the word carrinho will refer to a shopping cart, not a baby stroller, despite being the exact same word.
Examples in context
- Vi o Tom empurrando um carrinho de bebê pela calçada.I saw Tom pushing a stroller down the sidewalk.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use carrinho in the context of pushing a stroller.Tatoeba #3222717 by Ricardo14, translation #2537821 by CK
- O carrinho é muito leve.The stroller is very light.
- Ela comprou um carrinho novo.She bought a new stroller.
Example conversation
Lucas and Camila are shopping for baby supplies.
- LucasVocê gostou deste carrinho?Did you like this stroller?
- CamilaSim, é muito confortável.Yes, it is very comfortable.
- LucasO carrinho cabe no carro?Does the stroller fit in the car?
- CamilaAcho que sim.I think so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stroller” translations and entries carrinho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
