Portuguese words for kids · Clothes
Clothes in Portuguese for kids
Getting dressed happens every morning, so clothes words come with a built-in daily routine to practise them in.
Clothes in Portuguese (Portugal)
a roupa
Sounds like ≈ uh ROH-puh
Good to know: A roupa is singular but means clothes in general. Vestir-se is "to get dressed".
The words
| English | Portuguese | Sounds like ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| shirt | a camisa | kuh-MEE-zuh |
| pants | as calças | KAHL-sush |
| shoes | os sapatos | suh-PAH-toosh |
| socks | as meias | MAY-ush |
| hat | o chapéu | shuh-PEH-oo |
| coat | o casaco | kuh-ZAH-koo |
2 songs that teach it
These words are key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Portuguese with its English meaning.
Also sung in: Os Meus Sapatos, Um Chapéu Muito Grande, As Estações, A Chuva, Frio e Calor, Eu Tenho, Tu Tens, O Que Há na Caixa?, Onde Estás? and 2 more.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Name each piece of clothing in Portuguese as it goes on in the morning.
- 2Lay out tomorrow's outfit together and name every item.
- 3Play dress-up with grown-up clothes and describe each piece.
Related Portuguese words
“Clothes” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Portuguesehas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Portuguese songs with your family.