relógio
/ʁeˈlɔ.ʒju/masculine
The Portuguese word for watch is relógio. Wiktionary also lists relógio de bolso (pocketwatch).
Meaning: portable or wearable timepiece (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| relógio | /ʁeˈlɔ.ʒju/ (Brazil) /ʁeˈlɔ.ʒju/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
masculine |
| relógio de bolso (pocketwatch) | masculine |
relógio refers to a timepiece, such as a portable watch or a wall clock. If you are referring specifically to a watch strap, you use pulseira de relógio.
Which one should you use?
While relógio is the general term for any timepiece, relógio de bolso is used specifically for a pocketwatch.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
relógio is a masculine noun. The plural form is relógios.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁeˈlɔ.ʒju/. The stress is on the second of three syllables.
Did you know?
- The word relógio shares an ancient root with the English word 'horology' and comes from the Greek word for a sundial.
- In many Portuguese-speaking contexts, if you want to talk about the time itself, you would use the verb 'dar as horas' with a relógio, rather than just saying the 'watch says'.
Examples in context
- Não é um relógio.It's not a watch.This sentence shows how to negate the noun relógio.Tatoeba #1279778 by alexmarcelo, translation #710677 by CM
- Me dê seu relógio.Give me your watch.This sentence shows how to request someone's relógio.Tatoeba #8332322 by JGEN, translation #4498938 by CK
- É o relógio de Tom.That's Tom's watch.This sentence shows how to indicate possession of a relógio.Tatoeba #2668819 by carlosalberto, translation #2235919 by CK
- Eu uso um relógio todos os dias.I wear a watch every day.
- Que horas são? Tenho que olhar o relógio.What time is it? I need to look at my watch.
- Eu adoro a pulseira do meu relógio novo.I love the strap of my new watch.
- 208 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are at a jewelry store.
- FelipeEste relógio é muito bonito.This watch is very beautiful.
- MarianaSim, ele combina com você.Yes, it suits you.
- FelipeQuanto custa o relógio?How much is the watch?
- MarianaO preço está na etiqueta.The price is on the tag.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “watch” translations and entries relógio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bolso, de, relógio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
