guerreiro
/ɡeˈʁe(j).ɾu/masculine
The Portuguese word for warrior is guerreiro.
guerreiro refers to a person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare. In a figurative sense, it is often used to describe a resilient person or a fighter who faces life's hardships.
Meaning: person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is guerreiro. The feminine form is guerreira. For a masculine or mixed-gender group of warriors, use the plural guerreiros. For a group consisting only of females, use the feminine plural guerreiras.
Did you know?
- The word guerreiro is a cognate of the English word 'guerrilla', which comes from the Spanish word for 'little war'.
- In Brazilian football culture, a guerreiro is a player who may lack technical skill but wins the game through sheer physical effort and tenacity.
- Because of the -eiro suffix, the word sounds very similar to words for tradespeople, which can make the term feel more like a 'job' than a title of nobility.
Examples in context
- O Tom é guerreiro.Tom is a warrior.This sentence shows how to use guerreiro to describe a person.Tatoeba #12345703 by piterkeo, translation #2272889 by CK
- Você é um guerreiro.You are a warrior.This sentence uses guerreiro to address someone directly.Tatoeba #9998508 by carlosalberto, translation #10000685 by carlosalberto
- Eu sou um guerreiro.I am a warrior.This sentence uses guerreiro to describe oneself.Tatoeba #10653745 by carlosalberto, translation #10653752 by carlosalberto
- Ela é uma batalhadora incansável, nunca desiste dos seus sonhos.She is a tireless warrior, never giving up on her dreams.
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Example conversation
Juliana and Rodrigo are discussing an ancient historical movie.
- JulianaO protagonista da história é um guerreiro.The protagonist of the story is a warrior.
- RodrigoSim, ele é um guerreiro muito forte.Yes, he is a very strong warrior.
- JulianaEu gosto de ver um guerreiro em batalha.I like to see a warrior in battle.
- RodrigoAs cenas de luta são ótimas.The fight scenes are great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “warrior” translations and entries guerreiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
