EUA
/ˈew.ɐ/masculine, plural
The phrase 'USA' is translated into Portuguese as EUA. Wiktionary also lists E.U.A.
Meaning: abbreviation of the United States of America (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EUA | /ˈew.ɐ/ (Brazil) /ˌeˌuˈa/ (Brazil) |
masculine, plural |
| E.U.A. | masculine, plural |
EUA is the abbreviation used to refer to the United States of America.
What does it mean word for word?
The abbreviation EUA stands for the full name Estados Unidos da América, which literally means United States of America.
Which one should you use?
You may see the abbreviation written as EUA or with periods as E.U.A.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Angola, the formal term Estados Unidos de América is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Since the abbreviation is masculine and plural, it is almost always preceded by the masculine plural definite article os.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈew.ɐ/. It has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the singular masculine article o before the abbreviation. Instead, use the plural article os.
Did you know?
- The term americano in Portuguese can sometimes be used more broadly to refer to any resident of the Americas, including Brazil, making estadunidense the precise term for EUA citizens.
- Portuguese speakers use the word estadunidense to describe someone or something from the EUA to avoid ambiguity with the word americano.
- The phrase Estados Unidos is treated as a plural noun, meaning verbs following it must also be plural, unlike in English where 'The United States' often takes a singular verb.
Examples in context
- Eu sou dos EUA.I'm from the USA.This sentence shows how to state your origin using EUA.Tatoeba #7790124 by Ricardo14, translation #7790120 by Ricardo14
- Gostaria de ir para os EUA.I would like to go to the USA.This sentence expresses a desire to travel to the EUA.Tatoeba #1396412 by alexmarcelo, translation #252994 by Espi
- Elegeram-no presidente dos EUA.They elected him President of the USA.This sentence demonstrates the use of EUA in a political context.Tatoeba #1348925 by alexmarcelo, translation #270494 by CK
- Os Estados Unidos da América são um país fascinante.The United States of America is a fascinating country.
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are talking about their future travel plans.
- FelipeVocê quer visitar os EUA este ano?Do you want to visit the USA this year?
- CamilaSim, eu quero muito conhecer os EUA.Yes, I really want to get to know the USA.
- FelipeQue legal! Qual cidade dos EUA você prefere?How cool! Which city in the USA do you prefer?
- CamilaEu acho que prefiro Nova York.I think I prefer New York.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “usa” translations and entries EUA, E.U.A., CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
