temperatura
/tẽ.pe.ɾaˈtu.ɾɐ/feminine
The English phrase "temperature" is translated into Portuguese as temperatura.
temperatura is a noun used to describe a measure of cold or heat.
Meaning: a measure of cold or heat (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, specifically in the state of São Paulo, you may hear the word quentura used instead of calor to talk about hot weather. In some regions of Portugal, the phrase faz um frio de rachar is used to emphasize freezing cold temperatures.
How does it change in a sentence?
temperatura is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/tẽ.pe.ɾaˈtu.ɾɐ/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word temperatura shares the same Latin root as the English word 'time', specifically from 'tempus', which refers to a period or a season.
- Portuguese speakers often use the verb fazer meaning 'to make' or 'to do' to describe the current temperatura.
- In Brazil, you might hear the word temperar used to describe seasoning food, which shares a conceptual link to 'tempering' or adjusting the 'temperature' of a situation or flavor.
Examples in context
- Qual é a temperatura?What's the temperature?This sentence is useful for asking what the temperature is.Tatoeba #5511744 by rogeriodecastro, translation #20349 by CK
- No verão a temperatura sobe.In summer the temperature rises.This sentence is useful for stating that the temperature rises in summer.Tatoeba #4259005 by JFMorais, translation #4256524 by JFMorais
- Quero medir sua temperatura.I want to take your temperature.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire to take someone's temperature.Tatoeba #8439198 by bill, translation #2014707 by CK
- Está frio lá fora. Certifique-se de levar um casaco!It is cold outside. Make sure to bring a jacket!
- A temperatura está agradável hoje, perfeita para um passeio no parque.The temperature is pleasant today, perfect for a walk in the park.
- Está fresco nesta área da cidade. Coloque um suéter se for sair.It is cool in this part of the city. Put on a sweater if you're going out.
- Está um calorão hoje! Vamos para a piscina?It's scorching hot today! Shall we go to the pool?
- Hoje tá frio de arrepiar. Melhor ficar em casa com um cobertor!Today is bone-chilling cold. It's better to stay at home with a blanket!
- Tá uma temperatura agradável hoje, né? Vamos aproveitar para fazer um piquenique.The temperature is nice today, right? Let's take advantage and have a picnic.
- Tá fresquinho agora. Pegue um casaquinho antes de sair.It's a bit cool now. Grab a jacket before going out.
- Tá uma quentura insuportável hoje em São Paulo!It's unbearably hot today in São Paulo!
- Faz um frio de rachar em Bragança!It's freezing cold in Bragança!
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Beatriz are checking the weather for a trip.
- GabrielA temperatura vai cair hoje à noite?Will the temperature drop tonight?
- BeatrizSim, a temperatura vai baixar bastante.Yes, the temperature will go down a lot.
- GabrielBeatriz, você viu a previsão?Beatriz, did you see the forecast?
- BeatrizVi, Gabriel. Vamos precisar de casacos.I did, Gabriel. We are going to need coats.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “temperature” translations and entries temperatura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries temperatura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
