roupas quentes
The English phrase "warm clothing" is translated into Portuguese as roupas quentes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of roupas (clothes) and quentes (warm/hot).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form roupas quentes is used for multiple items, whereas the singular form roupa quente can be used to refer to a single piece of warm clothing or as an uncountable concept of warm clothing.
Did you know?
- The word roupa comes from the Latin roba, which originally referred to belongings or wealth rather than specifically garments.
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, the concept of 'warmth' in clothing is often linked to 'aconchego', a word meaning 'coziness' or 'a warm embrace' that has no direct English equivalent.
- A common mistake for English speakers is saying roupas mornas, but morno describes lukewarm liquids and would sound very strange when applied to clothing.
Examples in context
- Você precisa vestir roupa quente para o inverno.You need to wear warm clothing for winter.
- Precisamos investir em roupas quentes para enfrentar as baixas temperaturas.We need to invest in warm clothing to face the low temperatures.
- Vamos comprar roupas quentinhas para o bebê.Let's buy warm clothing for the baby.
- Hoje está frio, vou usar minhas roupas de inverno.It's cold today, I'll wear my winter clothes.
- Precisamos de roupas quentes para a viagem.We need warm clothing for the trip.
- As roupas quentes estão no armário.The warm clothing is in the closet.
- Eu comprei roupas quentes para o inverno.I bought warm clothing for the winter.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Mariana are preparing for a trip to a cold mountain.
- GabrielMariana, você trouxe as roupas quentes?Mariana, did you bring the warm clothing?
- MarianaSim, eu coloquei tudo na mala.Yes, I put everything in the suitcase.
- GabrielÓtimo, vai fazer muito frio lá.Great, it is going to be very cold there.
- MarianaEu sei, por isso não esqueci.I know, that's why I didn't forget.
