coisas
/ˈkoj.zɐs/
The English word 'stuff' is translated into Portuguese as coisas (noun).
coisas is used to refer to miscellaneous items or things. While it is the standard way to say 'things' or 'stuff', it is more neutral than the English 'stuff', which can sometimes imply junk or unimportant items.
Meaning: miscellaneous items, things (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is coisa. The word coisas is a feminine noun, so any accompanying adjectives must also be in the feminine plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈkoj.zɐs/.
Did you know?
- The phrase coisa de louco (literally 'thing of a crazy person') is a common slang term used to describe something unbelievable or an intense experience.
- In Brazil, the expression coisa nossa is often used to describe something that is a secret or a private matter between two people.
- While coisas means 'things', the slang term treco is often used in Brazil to refer to 'stuff' or 'gadgets' in a much more informal way.
Examples in context
- Cadê as minhas coisas?Where's my stuff?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your coisas.Tatoeba #5879301 by Ricardo14, translation #5901322 by tvindy
- Não esqueça suas coisas.Don't forget your stuff.This sentence is useful for reminding someone not to forget their coisas.Tatoeba #1247121 by alexmarcelo, translation #1243559 by CK
- De quem são essas coisas?Whose stuff is this?This sentence is useful for asking about the ownership of certain coisas.Tatoeba #2935165 by carlosalberto, translation #3325758 by CK
- Olá, prazer em conhecê-lo/a.Hello, nice to meet you.
- Oi, prazer em conhecer você.Hi, nice to meet you.
- Muito obrigado/a.Thank you very much.
- Valeu!Thanks!
- Desculpe, você poderia me ajudar?Excuse me, could you help me?
- Ei, você pode me ajudar?Hey, can you help me?
- Concordo plenamente.I fully agree.
- Boa noite, por favor, gostaria de uma mesa para duas pessoas.Good evening, please, I would like a table for two.
- Ei, tem uma mesa livre para dois aqui?Hey, is there a free table for two here?
- Com licença, onde fica o museu?Excuse me, where is the museum located?
- Oi, onde é que fica o museu?Hi, where is the museum?
- Por favor, você teria essa blusa em outro tamanho?Excuse me, do you have this shirt in another size?
- Ei, você tem essa blusa em outro tamanho?Hey, do you have this shirt in another size?
- Prazer em conhecê-lo/a. Meu nome é…Nice to meet you. My name is…
- Prazer em conhecer você. Me chamo…Nice to meet you. I'm called…
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are cleaning up their shared apartment.
- BeatrizFelipe, onde você colocou as minhas coisas?Felipe, where did you put my stuff?
- FelipeEu deixei as suas coisas em cima da mesa.I left your things on the table.
- BeatrizObrigada, eu estava procurando por elas.Thanks, I was looking for them.
- FelipeDe nada, Beatriz. Quer ajuda para guardar tudo?You're welcome, Beatriz. Do you want help putting everything away?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry coisas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
