tigre
/ˈt͡ʃi.ɡɾi/masculine
The English word tiger is translated into Portuguese as tigre.
The word refers to the mammal Panthera tigris.
Meaning: The mammal Panthera tigris (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word tigre is a masculine noun. To form the plural, use tigres.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃi.ɡɾi/. The word has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the word Tigre is the name of a widespread brand of PVC pipes and fittings, making it a common household word for plumbing.
- In some Brazilian slang contexts, a tigre can refer to a professional gambler or someone who is an expert at cheating in games of chance.
- Portuguese speakers use the term tigresa not only for the animal but as a slang term for a woman who is perceived as sexually aggressive or dominant.
Examples in context
- O tigre foi morto.The tiger was killed.This sentence is useful for describing what happened to the tigre.Tatoeba #5244546 by bill, translation #777592 by CM
- Tom matou o tigre.Tom shot the tiger.This sentence shows an example of someone shooting the tigre.Tatoeba #8343103 by JGEN, translation #8341516 by CK
- Isso não é um tigre.This is not a tiger.This sentence is a way to state that something is not a tigre.Tatoeba #2496875 by MarlonX19, translation #1739147 by CM
- O tigre é um animal majestoso da família dos felinos.The tiger is a majestic animal from the feline family.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Mariana are watching a nature documentary on TV.
- LucasOlha aquele tigre!Look at that tiger!
- MarianaEle é muito bonito.He is very beautiful.
- LucasO tigre corre rápido.The tiger runs fast.
- MarianaSim, ele é impressionante.Yes, he is impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tiger” translations and entries tigre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
