coisas
/ˈkoj.zɐs/
The Portuguese word for 'things' is coisas.
coisas refers to physical objects or abstract matters that are not named specifically. Just like in English, it can refer to both tangible physical objects and intangible abstract concepts or situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of coisas 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 and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkoj.zɐs/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, you might hear people refer to a person as uma coisa, which is a very informal and somewhat demeaning way to say they are 'a thing' or 'a creature'.
- In Brazil, the expression coisa fina is used to describe something of high quality, elegant or sophisticated. It does not refer to the physical thickness of the 'thing'.
- While coisas is a general word, Portuguese speakers often use the diminutive coisinha to evoke tenderness, pity or to make a problem seem smaller and more manageable.
Examples in context
- Eu sei de coisas.I know things.This sentence is useful for expressing that you possess knowledge of certain things.Tatoeba #3453447 by carlosalberto, translation #2245928 by CK
- As coisas vão bem.Things are fine.This sentence is useful for stating that things are progressing well.Tatoeba #4902906 by Ricardo14, translation #2253695 by CK
- Como vão as coisas?How are things?This sentence is useful for asking how things are going.Tatoeba #1107392 by alexmarcelo, translation #569283 by CM
- O senhor pode me ajudar?Sir, can you help me?
- Onde fica o banheiro?Where is the bathroom?
- A conta, por favorThe bill, please
- Quanto custa isso?How much does this cost?
- Você tem isso em uma cor diferente?Do you have this in a different color?
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Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are cleaning the living room.
- RodrigoOnde estão as coisas?Where are the things?
- MarianaEstão em cima da mesa.They are on top of the table.
- RodrigoVocê viu minhas coisas?Did you see my things?
- MarianaAcho que estão na caixa.I think they are in the box.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry coisas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
