troféu
/tɾoˈfɛw/masculine
The English phrase trophy is translated into Portuguese as troféu. If unsure, use troféu. Wiktionary also lists taça.
Meaning: object rewarding success (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| troféu | /tɾoˈfɛw/ (Brazil) /tɾuˈfɛw/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| taça | /ˈta.sɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈta.sɐ/ (Portugal) |
The word refers to an object that rewards success.
Which one should you use?
While troféu refers to a trophy in a general sense, taça is specifically used to refer to a trophy in the shape of a cup, often used in the context of sports tournaments, such as a taça do campeonato.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of troféu is troféus.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾoˈfɛw/
Did you know?
- The word taça descends from the Arabic word ṭās, which referred to a bowl or cup, showing the deep influence of Moorish culture on the Portuguese language.
- In Portuguese, you might hear a commentator talk about 'conquistar a taça', which literally translates to 'conquering the cup' rather than just 'winning' it.
- While troféu is used for general awards, the word taça can also refer to a simple drinking cup or a bowl in a domestic setting.
Examples in context
- Sexo não é um troféu.Sex isn't a trophy.This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of troféu in a metaphorical sense.Tatoeba #9851406 by lucasmg123, translation #9850260 by shekitten
- Isso é um grande troféu.That's a huge trophy.This sentence is useful for describing the scale of a troféu.Tatoeba #5262922 by ToinhoAlam, translation #1672635 by CM
- Ela o presenteou com o troféu.She presented him with the trophy.This sentence is useful for showing the action of presenting a troféu.Tatoeba #890685 by alexmarcelo, translation #887336 by CK
- O atleta levantou o troféu acima da cabeça, comemorando a vitória.The athlete raised the trophy above his head, celebrating the victory.
- Ela recebeu o prêmio pela sua contribuição excepcional ao esporte.She received the trophy for her exceptional contribution to sports.
- O time campeão ergueu a taça, comemorando a conquista do título.The championship team raised the trophy, celebrating their title win.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Mariana are looking at a shelf in a living room.
- GabrielOlha o seu troféu de natação, Mariana!Look at your swimming trophy, Mariana!
- MarianaSim, eu guardei esse troféu com carinho.Yes, I kept this trophy with care.
- GabrielEle é muito bonito e brilhante.It is very beautiful and shiny.
- MarianaObrigada, Gabriel, ele me traz boas memórias.Thank you, Gabriel, it brings me good memories.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trophy” translations and entries troféu, taça, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries taça, troféu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
