quintal
backyard; back garden
Pronunciation
/kĩ.ˈtaw/
Cultural Note
The quintal is a cherished space in Brazilian homes, often featuring fruit trees like mango, guava, and jabuticaba. It is the traditional setting for weekend churrascos (barbecues). As urbanization increases, having a quintal has become a luxury. In Portugal, 'quintal' similarly refers to the back garden or yard of a house.
📝 Example Sentences
As crianças estão brincando no quintal.
The children are playing in the backyard.
O quintal da vovó tem árvores frutíferas.
Grandma's backyard has fruit trees.
Fizemos um churrasco no quintal.
We had a barbecue in the backyard.
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