Reino Unido
/ˈʁej.nu uˈni.du/
The English phrase "uk" is translated into Portuguese as Reino Unido.
Reino Unido is the name for the United Kingdom.
Meaning: abbreviation of United Kingdom (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a literal translation of "United Kingdom": Reino means "Kingdom" and Unido means "United".
Which one should you use?
While Reino Unido refers to the United Kingdom, the term Grã-Bretanha is a formal term used specifically to refer to Great Britain.
How does it change in a sentence?
Reino Unido is a masculine noun phrase and is typically preceded by the masculine definite article o. When expressing "in the United Kingdom", use the contraction no (em + o). When expressing "from" or "of the United Kingdom", use the contraction do (de + o).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʁej.nu uˈni.du/
Did you know?
- While Reino Unido is the official name, Portuguese speakers often refer to the UK as Inglaterra (England) in casual conversation, even when referring to the entire union.
- In Portuguese, reino is not just used for countries. It is also the standard term for a 'kingdom' in biological classification, such as the animal or plant kingdom.
- The word unido shares the same Latin root as the English word 'unit', but in Portuguese it is more commonly used as an adjective to describe people who are 'close' or 'tight-knit'.
Examples in context
- Acabei de chegar do Reino Unido.I've just arrived from the UK.This sentence is useful for expressing having arrived from the Reino Unido.Tatoeba #10648481 by malafaya, translation #10648291 by sundown
- O que o levou a praticar medicina chinesa no Reino Unido?What are your reasons for practising Chinese medicine in the UK?This sentence is useful for asking about reasons for practicing medicine in the Reino Unido.Tatoeba #828936 by brauliobezerra, translation #827185 by eastasiastudent
- O próprio Comité para as Alterações Climáticas do Reino Unido, um órgão estatutário independente estabelecido para aconselhar o governo britânico quanto a metas de emissões, diz que a COP26 "marcou um passo em frente nos esforços globais para enfrentar as alterações climáticas."Britain's own Climate Change Committee, an independent, statutory body established to advise the UK government on emission targets, says COP26 "marked a step forward in global efforts to address climate change."This sentence is useful for discussing the UK Climate Change Committee and its role regarding the Reino Unido government.Tatoeba #11323107 by Cangarejo, translation #11323103 by Cangarejo
- O presidente do Brasil se encontrou com a primeira-ministra do Reino Unido.The president of Brazil met with the prime minister of the United Kingdom.
- A Grã-Bretanha desempenhou um papel importante na história mundial.Great Britain played an important role in world history.
- Você já visitou o Reino Unido? É um lugar incrível!Have you ever been to the UK? It's an amazing place!
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans.
- RodrigoVocê quer visitar o Reino Unido?Do you want to visit the United Kingdom?
- MarianaSim, eu adoraria conhecer Londres.Yes, I would love to see London.
- RodrigoO Reino Unido é um país lindo.The United Kingdom is a beautiful country.
- MarianaEu também acho isso.I think so too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Reino Unido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
