torradeira
/to.ʁaˈde(j).ɾɐ/feminine
The English word toaster is torradeira in Portuguese.
torradeira refers to a device used for toasting bread.
Meaning: device for toasting bread (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb torrar, meaning "to toast" or "to roast" and the suffix -adeira, which denotes a machine or tool that performs an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, torradeira is preceded by the feminine article a (the) or the feminine demonstrative esta (this). To form the plural, add -s to the end to get torradeiras.
How do you pronounce it?
/to.ʁaˈde(j).ɾɐ/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, if someone says they are going to torrar their money, they are not using a torradeira, but are talking about spending their savings recklessly.
- In Portugal, a torrada is frequently served as an accompaniment to soup, which differs from the English custom of eating toast as a breakfast item or snack.
- The word torra is a specialized term used by coffee professionals to categorize the roast level of a bean, such as 'light' or 'dark'.
Examples in context
- Coloque o pão na torradeira.Put the bread in the toaster.This sentence is useful for learning how to say 'the bread' and 'the toaster'.Tatoeba #9858192 by bill, translation #9855589 by DJ_Saidez
- Ela estragou a torradeira de novo.She has broken the toaster again.Tatoeba #1323046 by alexmarcelo, translation #312224 by CK
- Eu tive de consertar a torradeira.I had to fix the toaster.Tatoeba #4962187 by bill, translation #38298 by CK
- Eu preciso comprar uma torradeira nova para a nossa cozinha.I need to buy a new toaster for our kitchen.
- Vamos fazer torradas na tostadeira!Let's make toast in the toaster!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana and Rodrigo are in the kitchen during breakfast.
- MarianaA torradeira está muito quente.The toaster is very hot.
- RodrigoDesculpe, eu acabei de usá-la.Sorry, I just used it.
- MarianaVocê pode comprar uma torradeira nova?Can you buy a new toaster?
- RodrigoVou procurar uma hoje mesmo.I will look for one today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toaster” translations and entries torradeira, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
