vodca
/ˈvɔ.d͡ʒi.kɐ/feminine
The English word "vodka" is translated into Portuguese as vodca or vodka.
Meaning: clear distilled alcoholic liquor (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vodca | /ˈvɔ.d͡ʒi.kɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈvɔd͡ʒ.kɐ/ (Brazil) |
feminine |
| vodka | /ˈvɔd͡ʒ.kɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈvɔ.d͡ʒi.kɐ/ (Brazil) |
feminine |
Both forms refer to a clear distilled alcoholic liquor.
How does it change in a sentence?
vodca is a feminine noun. When using the definite article, you must use the feminine form a, as in a vodca.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈvɔ.dʒi.kɐ/.
Did you know?
- The word vodca is a diminutive of the Russian word for 'water', which means that, etymologically, it is literally 'little water'.
- Despite the word's Russian origin, Brazil has developed a significant local industry producing vodca from sugarcane instead of grain.
- In Brazil, vodca is frequently mixed with coco (coconut water) to create a popular refreshing beach drink.
Examples in context
- Onde está a vodca?Where is the vodka?This sentence shows how to ask for the location of the vodca.Tatoeba #1221769 by alexmarcelo, translation #781579 by CC
- Como a vodca é feita?How is vodka made?This sentence asks about the production process of vodca.Tatoeba #12125982 by Advanced, translation #9178448 by CK
- Não estou com vontade de tomar vodca.I don't feel like drinking vodka.This sentence expresses a lack of desire to drink vodca.Tatoeba #1517873 by alexmarcelo, translation #372438 by ilayde
- Eu gostaria de uma dose de vodka, por favor.I would like a shot of vodka, please.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Juliana are preparing drinks at a party.
- FelipeJuliana, você comprou a vodca para o jantar?Juliana, did you buy the vodka for the dinner?
- JulianaSim, Felipe, a vodca está na geladeira.Yes, Felipe, the vodka is in the fridge.
- FelipeÓtimo, vou fazer as caipirinhas agora.Great, I will make the caipirinhas now.
- JulianaTudo bem, eu ajudo você com o gelo.Alright, I'll help you with the ice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vodka” translations and entries vodca, vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
