árvore
/ˈaʁ.vo.ɾi/feminine
The English word tree is translated into Portuguese as árvore.
árvore refers to a large woody plant. If you are referring to a specific type of tree, such as an oak, you would use carvalho or a pine tree, which is pinheiro.
Meaning: large woody plant (noun)
Which one should you use?
While árvore is the general term for a tree, Arvorinha is used specifically to describe a little tree.
How does it change in a sentence?
árvore is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA transcription is /ˈaʁ.vo.ɾi/.
Did you know?
- Portuguese speakers use the expression dar frutos with árvore to describe something that is producing positive results, not just literal fruit.
- The word árvore comes from the Latin word arbor, which is the direct ancestor of the English word 'arbor' used in 'arboretum'.
- In Portuguese, the word ramo refers to a branch of a árvore but is also used to describe a branch of a profession or study.
Examples in context
- A árvore é boa.The tree is good.This sentence is useful for practicing the form árvore in a simple context.Tatoeba #12013915 by carlosalberto, translation #12013912 by carlosalberto
- A árvore é alta.The tree is high.Tatoeba #7557496 by Ricardo14, translation #2993229 by GuSec
- A árvore é verde.The tree is green.Tatoeba #2059980 by alexmarcelo, translation #2042316 by somekinda
- Gosto de caminhar no parque e apreciar a beleza das árvores.I enjoy walking in the park and admiring the beauty of the trees.
- Esta área tem um ecossistema rico e variado com diversas espécies arbóreas.This area has a rich and diverse ecosystem with several tree species.
- 387 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are walking in a park.
- BeatrizOlha aquela árvore enorme!Look at that enormous tree!
- LucasÉ uma árvore muito bonita.It is a very beautiful tree.
- BeatrizVamos descansar debaixo da árvore?Shall we rest under the tree?
- LucasSim, a sombra da árvore é ótima.Yes, the shade of the tree is great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tree” translations and entries árvore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries árvore, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
