vermelho
red
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/veɾˈmeʎu/
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Cultural Note
Unlike Spanish 'rojo' or French 'rouge,' Portuguese 'vermelho' comes from Latin 'vermiculus' (little worm), referring to the kermes insect used to make red dye. The expression 'ficar vermelho' means 'to blush.' In Brazil, the 'Cruzeiro Vermelho' (Red Cross) is a major charitable organization.
📝 Example Sentences
Ela usa um vestido vermelho.
She wears a red dress.
O semáforo está vermelho.
The traffic light is red.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | vermelha |
| masculine | vermelho |
| feminine_plural | vermelhas |
| masculine_plural | vermelhos |