guirlanda
/ɡiʁˈlɐ̃.dɐ/feminine
The English word wreath is translated into Portuguese as guirlanda. Wiktionary also lists grinalda.
Meaning: ornamental circular band (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| guirlanda | /ɡiʁˈlɐ̃.dɐ/ (Brazil) | feminine |
| grinalda | /ɡɾiˈnaw.dɐ/ (Brazil) /ɡɾiˈnal.dɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
The term refers to an ornamental circular band. The most common word for decorative items, such as Christmas wreaths, is guirlanda.
Which one should you use?
guirlanda is the standard word for common decorative wreaths. grinalda is a more formal or literary term used for a wreath or a garland. Additionally, guirlandinha is an informal diminutive form of guirlanda.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both grinalda and guirlanda are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of guirlanda is /ɡiʁˈlɐ̃.dɐ/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word guirlanda shares an unexpected ancestor with the English word 'wire'. Both trace back to a Germanic root meaning 'fine gold wire'.
- In Brazil, the word coroa is more frequently used than guirlanda when referring to funeral wreaths.
- Portuguese uses guirlanda for both the circular wreath and the long, draping garland, whereas English uses two different words.
Examples in context
- Penduramos uma guirlanda de Natal na porta da frente.We hung a Christmas wreath on the front door.This sentence shows how to use guirlanda when talking about a Christmas wreath on a door.Tatoeba #9498308 by bill, translation #7653916 by CK
- O presidente e a primeira-dama chegaram ao Memorial da Segunda Guerra Mundial e participaram na deposição de uma guirlanda.The president and first lady arrived at the World War II Memorial and participated in the laying of a wreath.This sentence demonstrates the use of guirlanda in a formal context regarding a ceremonial laying of a wreath.Tatoeba #10844776 by Cangarejo, translation #10844775 by Cangarejo
- Durante o Natal, é comum vermos guirlandas ornamentando as portas das casas.During Christmas, it's common to see wreaths adorning the doors of houses.
- Ela comprou uma guirlanda de flores para a mesa.She bought a flower wreath for the table.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Beatriz are decorating their living room for a party.
- GabrielBeatriz, onde está a guirlanda?Beatriz, where is the wreath?
- BeatrizEstá em cima da mesa, Gabriel.It is on top of the table, Gabriel.
- GabrielEsta guirlanda é muito bonita.This wreath is very beautiful.
- BeatrizObrigada, eu fico feliz que tenha gostado.Thank you, I am happy you liked it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wreath” translations and entries guirlanda, grinalda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grinalda, guirlanda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
