varanda
/vaˈɾɐ̃.dɐ/feminine
The English phrase veranda is translated into Portuguese as varanda. Wiktionary also lists alpendre.
Meaning: roofed open gallery (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| varanda | /vaˈɾɐ̃.dɐ/ (Brazil) /vɐˈɾɐ̃.dɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| alpendre | /awˈpẽ.dɾi/ (Brazil) /alˈpẽ.dɾɨ/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
Which one should you use?
While varanda is the common word for a veranda or balcony, alpendre is often used to refer specifically to a porch or a small covered entrance attached to a house.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the word marquise is used specifically to refer to a covered area that is enclosed by windows or glass panels.
How does it change in a sentence?
Varanda is a feminine noun, and its plural is varandas. Alpendre is a masculine noun, and its plural is alpendres.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /vaˈɾɐ̃.dɐ/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- One theory suggests varanda originates from the Sanskrit word varaṇḍa, which originally meant a 'heap of grass'.
- Historically, the varanda in Portuguese colonial architecture acted as a social 'bridge' between the private life inside a house and the public life of the street.
Examples in context
- Você gostaria de jantar na varanda?Would you like to eat dinner on the veranda?This sentence shows how to use varanda when asking about dining.Tatoeba #7265122 by Ricardo14, translation #6237852 by CK
- Uma colónia inteira de pássaros selvagens nidifica no colmo de junco e encontra recantos tranquilos à sombra fresca daquela ampla varanda.A whole colony of wild birds nestle in the reedy thatch, and find out quiet corners in the cool shadow of that wide veranda.This sentence describes finding quiet spots in the shadow of a wide varanda.Tatoeba #12071444 by Cangarejo, translation #12071440 by Cangarejo
- "Oh! olá, quem é?" e o Arthur salta da sua cama quente e começa, tremendo, a abrir a persiana, mas antes de a alcançar, outra pancada do lado de fora e o chocalhar de uma bola de neve despedaçada no telhado de estanho da varanda cumprimentam-lhe os ouvidos."Eh! hello, who's there?" and Arthur jumps from his warm bed, and starts, shivering, to open the window-shutter, but ere he can reach it, another thump from without, and the rattle of a broken snow-ball on the tin roof of the veranda greets his ears.This sentence describes the sound of something hitting the tin roof of a varanda.Tatoeba #10978925 by Cangarejo, translation #10978924 by Cangarejo
- O alpendre da casa de campo é um ótimo lugar para ler um livro tranquilamente.The porch of the country house is a great place to read a book quietly.
- Na minha casa, adoro relaxar na sacada e apreciar o pôr do sol.In my house, I love to relax on the balcony and enjoy the sunset.
- Vamos nos encontrar na varanda do café para conversar tranquilamente?Shall we meet on the cafe's veranda to chat quietly?
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are relaxing at home on a sunny afternoon.
- LucasVamos sentar na varanda?Shall we sit on the veranda?
- BeatrizSim, a varanda é muito fresca.Yes, the veranda is very cool.
- LucasEu trago as bebidas para a varanda.I will bring the drinks to the veranda.
- BeatrizObrigada, Lucas. Eu levo os livros.Thank you, Lucas. I will take the books.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “veranda” translations and entries varanda, alpendre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alpendre, varanda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
