pulseira
/puwˈse(j).ɾɐ/
The Portuguese word for wristband is pulseira.
A pulseira is a strip of material worn around the wrist, such as a functional band used to absorb perspiration during sports. It is also commonly used to refer to the silicone wristbands seen at promotional events or charities, specifically as pulseira de silicone. If you need to describe a band used for identification at a hospital or a festival, use the phrase pulseira de identificação.
Meaning: a strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word pulseira is used for both a functional wristband and a decorative bracelet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pulseira is pulseiras.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /puwˈse(j).ɾɐ/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term pulso shares its distant roots with the English word 'pulse', though in English 'pulse' refers to the beat of the heart rather than the physical wrist.
- The suffix '-eira' in pulseira is a common way in Portuguese to turn a noun into a tool or an object related to that noun.
- In Brazil, pulseira can refer to the colorful fabric bands worn by fans at football matches to show team loyalty.
Examples in context
- Por favor, me entregue a pulseira de identificação.Please hand me the identification wristband.
- Este bracelete é necessário para ter acesso ao evento.This wristband is necessary to access the event.
- Você pode me ajudar a colocar essa pulseirinha?Can you help me put on this wristband?
- Eu ganhei uma pulseirinha de identificação nesse evento.I received an identification wristband at this event.
- Comprei uma pulseirinha colorida na praia.I bought a colorful wristband at the beach.
- Ele precisa de uma pulseira nova para o treino.He needs a new wristband for practice.
Example conversation
Felipe and Beatriz are at a sports equipment shop.
- FelipeBeatriz, você viu aquela pulseira azul?Beatriz, did you see that blue wristband?
- BeatrizNão, mas a pulseira preta é boa.No, but the black wristband is good.
- FelipeVou levar esta pulseira para o meu jogo.I'm going to take this wristband for my game.
- BeatrizÓtima ideia, Felipe.Great idea, Felipe.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pulseira, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
