zinco
/ˈzĩ.ku/masculine
The English phrase "zinc" is translated into Portuguese as zinco.
zinco refers to the chemical element.
Meaning: element (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term zinco is used in both Brazil and Portugal without regional variations.
How does it change in a sentence?
zinco is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈzĩ.ku/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a 'zinc' sheet in a hardware store in Brazil, asking for zinco might lead you to the roofing section rather than the chemical section.
- In traditional Portuguese architecture, the use of zinco for roofing is often associated with the 19th-century industrialization of Lisbon and Porto.
- While zinco is the metal, the adjective for things made of it is often zincado, which specifically refers to the coating rather than the solid material.
Examples in context
- Este metal se chama zinco.This metal is called zinc.This sentence is useful for learning how to name the metal.Tatoeba #1919955 by alexmarcelo, translation #59613 by CK
- Isto é uma chapa de zinco.This is a zinc sheet.This sentence shows how to describe a zinc sheet.Tatoeba #7192391 by iart61, translation #8271443 by XY
- As ilhas são ricas em recursos minerais não desenvolvidos, como chumbo, zinco, níquel e ouro.The islands are rich in undeveloped mineral resources such as lead, zinc, nickel, and gold.This sentence shows how to list zinc among other mineral resources.Tatoeba #8907426 by Brasiliense, translation #8907417 by The_World_Factbook
- O zinco é um elemento essencial para a saúde humana.Zinc is an essential element for human health.
- Os suplementos de zinco são recomendados para fortalecer o sistema imunológico.Zinc supplements are recommended for strengthening the immune system.
- A aplicação de zinco impede a corrosão do metal.The application of zinc prevents metal corrosion.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Beatriz are studying chemistry in a classroom.
- GabrielBeatriz, você sabe onde está o zinco?Beatriz, do you know where the zinc is?
- BeatrizAcho que o zinco está naquela prateleira.I think the zinc is on that shelf.
- GabrielObrigado, eu preciso dele para o experimento.Thanks, I need it for the experiment.
- BeatrizDe nada, Gabriel. Boa sorte!You're welcome, Gabriel. Good luck!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zinc” translations and entries zinco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
