largura
/laʁˈɡu.ɾɐ/
The English word width is largura in Portuguese.
largura is a noun used to describe the measurement of something from side to side.
Meaning: measurement of something from side to side (noun)
Which one should you use?
While largura refers to width, the word comprimento is used to express length.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of largura is larguras. If you wish to use the adjective form to say something is wide, use largo for masculine nouns or larga for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /laʁˈɡu.ɾɐ/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word largo can also mean 'to let go' or 'to release' something, coming from the verb largar.
- A largo is also a term for a type of small public square or plaza, often found in historic Portuguese towns.
- In some contexts, largo can be used to describe a person who is 'generous' or 'liberal' with their money, similar to the English expression 'large-hearted'.
Examples in context
- Qual a largura desta rua?What's the width of this road?This sentence is useful for asking about the width of a specific road using largura.Tatoeba #10836293 by carlosalberto, translation #503848 by CK
- Qual é a largura desta rua?What is the width of this street?This sentence is useful for asking about the width of a specific street using largura.Tatoeba #10836277 by carlosalberto, translation #10836271 by carlosalberto
- Altura, largura e comprimento são dimensões.Height, width, and length are dimensions.This sentence is useful for listing dimensions including largura.Tatoeba #11172859 by carlosalberto, translation #11172857 by carlosalberto
- A largura do rio é impressionante.The width of the river is impressive.
- Lute para aumentar a largura da calçada.Fight to increase the width of the sidewalk.
- João tem a largura dos ombros bem grande.João has a really broad shoulder width.
- A largura de um papel A4 é de aproximadamente 21 centímetros.The width of an A4 paper is approximately 21 centimeters.
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Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are measuring a piece of fabric in a craft store.
- MarianaVocê sabe a largura deste tecido?Do you know the width of this fabric?
- FelipeA largura é de um metro e meio.The width is one and a half meters.
- MarianaÉ perfeito para o meu projeto.It is perfect for my project.
- FelipeFico feliz que você tenha gostado.I am glad you liked it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “width” translations and entries largura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
