maconha
cannabis
For cannabis Brazilians say maconha. A garden weed is erva daninha, and a joint is a baseado in slang.
Meaning: cannabis or garden weed (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| maconha | cannabis |
| Erva daninha | garden weed |
| Baseado | joint, slang |
The English word "weed" has two senses, so pick the one you mean. In a garden you pull ervas daninhas or mato.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Using erva alone for cannabis is understood in some places but can confuse, because erva also means herb.
Did you know?
- The verb capinar means to weed or clear a plot with a hoe.
Examples in context
- Preciso tirar as ervas daninhas.I need to pull the weeds.
- O jardim está cheio de mato.The garden is full of weeds.
- A maconha é ilegal no Brasil.Cannabis is illegal in Brazil.
Example conversation
Seu Antônio and his neighbor Wilson talk over the fence in Londrina.
- Seu AntônioSeu quintal está cheio de mato.Your yard is full of weeds.
- WilsonVou capinar no sábado.I will weed it on Saturday.
- Seu AntônioEu empresto a enxada.I will lend you the hoe.
