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When talking about nature in Portuguese, Relva commonly refers to the grass covering a lawn, while Erva is broader and can refer to herbaceous plants or wild grass. Folha is an individual leaf; Folhagem refers to leaves collectively, rather than a single leaf.

In plant vocabulary, Feto means a fern; in a biological context, the same word can also mean a fetus. Cria refers to a young animal and is grammatically feminine even when the animal is male. Its grammatical gender does not tell you the animal's sex.

  1. Aves migratórias /ˈavɨʒ miɡɾɐˈtɔɾjɐʃ/ a pl. as aves migratórias Migratory birds B2Advanced#
  2. Folhagem /fuˈʎaʒɐ̃j̃/ a pl. as folhagens Foliage B2Advanced#
  3. Espécies invasoras /ɨʃˈpɛsjɨz ĩvɐˈzoɾɐʃ/ a pl. as espécies invasoras Invasive species B2Advanced#
  4. Germinar /ʒɨɾmiˈnaɾ/ germinei · germinado Germinate B2Advanced#
  5. Fotossíntese /ˌfɔtɔˈsĩtɨzɨ/ a Photosynthesis B2Advanced#
  6. Polinização /pulinizɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ a pl. as polinizações Pollination B2Advanced#
  7. Preservação da flora /pɾɨzɨɾvɐˈsɐ̃w̃ dɐ ˈflɔɾɐ/ a Flora preservation B2Advanced#
  8. Combater a desflorestação /kõbɐˈteɾ ɐ dɨʃfluɾɨʃtɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ Fighting deforestation B2Advanced#
  9. Preservar a biodiversidade /pɾɨzɨɾˈvaɾ ɐ ˌbiɔdivɨɾsiˈdadɨ/ Preserving biodiversity B2Advanced#
  10. Flores a desabrochar /ˈfloɾɨz ɐ dɨzɐbɾuˈʃaɾ/ a pl. as flores a desabrochar Blooming flowers B1Advanced#
  11. Alimentação herbívora /ɐlimẽtɐˈsɐ̃w̃ ɨɾˈbivuɾɐ/ a Herbivorous diet B2Advanced#
  12. Alimentação carnívora /ɐlimẽtɐˈsɐ̃w̃ kɐɾˈnivuɾɐ/ a Carnivorous diet B2Advanced#
  13. Crustáceo /kɾuʃˈtasju/ o pl. os crustáceos Crustacean B2Advanced#
  14. Erva-doce /ˌɛɾvɐˈdosɨ/ a pl. as ervas-doces Fennel B2Advanced#
  15. Alecrim /ɐlɨˈkɾĩ/ o Rosemary B1Advanced#
  16. Manjericão /mɐ̃ʒɨɾiˈkɐ̃w̃/ o Basil B1Advanced#
  17. Planta /ˈplɐ̃tɐ/ a pl. as plantas Plant A1Elementary#
  18. Árvore /ˈaɾvuɾɨ/ a pl. as árvores Tree A1Elementary#
  19. Flor /ˈfloɾ/ a pl. as flores Flower A1Elementary#
  20. Antena sensorial /ɐ̃ˈtɛnɐ sẽsuɾiˈaɫ/ a pl. as antenas sensoriais Sensory antenna C1Advanced#
  21. Ovíparo /ɔˈvipɐɾu/ Oviparous C1Advanced#
  22. Vivíparo /viˈvipɐɾu/ Viviparous C1Advanced#
  23. Penas coloridas /ˈpenɐʃ kuluˈɾidɐʃ/ a pl. as penas coloridas Colored feathers A2Intermediate#
  24. Pelo macio /ˈpelu mɐˈsiu/ o Soft fur A2Intermediate#
  25. Animais domésticos /ɐniˈmajʒ duˈmɛʃtikuʃ/ o pl. os animais domésticos Domestic animals A2Intermediate#
  26. Animais selvagens /ɐniˈmajʃ sɛɫˈvaʒɐ̃j̃ʃ/ o pl. os animais selvagens Wild animals A2Intermediate#
  27. Animais marinhos /ɐniˈmajʒ mɐˈɾiɲuʃ/ o pl. os animais marinhos Marine animals B1Intermediate#
  28. Animais noturnos /ɐniˈmajʒ nuˈtuɾnuʃ/ o pl. os animais noturnos Nocturnal animals B1Intermediate#
  29. Animais de estimação /ɐniˈmajʒ dɨ ɨʃtimɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ o pl. os animais de estimação Pets A1Intermediate#
  30. Respiração pulmonar /ʁɨʃpiɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃ puɫmuˈnaɾ/ a Pulmonary respiration B2Advanced#
  31. Bambuzal /bɐ̃buˈzal/ o pl. os bambuzais Bamboo grove C1Advanced#
  32. Feto /ˈfetu/ o pl. os fetos Fern B2Advanced#
  33. Meia-sombra /ˌmɐjɐˈsõbɾɐ/ a pl. as meias-sombras Partial shade B2Advanced#
  34. Coabitação entre espécies /kuɐbitɐˈsɐ̃w̃ ˈẽtɾɨ ɨʃˈpɛsjɨʃ/ a Cohabitation between species C1Advanced#
  35. Jardim /ʒɐɾˈdĩ/ o pl. os jardins Garden A1Elementary#
  36. Natureza /nɐtuˈɾezɐ/ a Nature A2Elementary#
  37. Presas afiadas /ˈpɾɛzɐz ɐfiˈadɐʃ/ a pl. as presas afiadas Sharp fangs B2Intermediate#
  38. Garras /ˈɡaʁɐʃ/ a pl. as garras Claws B1Intermediate#
  39. Escamas /ɨʃˈkɐmɐʃ/ a pl. as escamas Fish scales B1Intermediate#
  40. Bigodes /biˈɡɔdɨʃ/ o pl. os bigodes Whiskers A2Intermediate#
  41. Arbusto /ɐɾˈbuʃtu/ o pl. os arbustos Bush B1Intermediate#
  42. Caule /ˈkawlɨ/ o pl. os caules Stem B1Intermediate#
  43. Bosque /ˈboʃkɨ/ o pl. os bosques Woods A2Intermediate#
  44. Horta /ˈɔɾtɐ/ a pl. as hortas Vegetable garden B1Intermediate#
  45. Mato /ˈmatu/ o pl. os matos Scrubland B1Intermediate#
  46. Pinheiro /piˈɲɐjɾu/ o pl. os pinheiros Pine A2Intermediate#
  47. Eucalipto /ewkɐˈliptu/ o pl. os eucaliptos Eucalyptus B2Intermediate#
  48. Árvores frutíferas /ˈaɾvuɾɨʃ fɾuˈtifɨɾɐʃ/ a pl. as árvores frutíferas Fruit trees B2Intermediate#
  49. Folha /ˈfoʎɐ/ a pl. as folhas Leaf A1Elementary#
  50. Floresta /fluˈɾɛʃtɐ/ a pl. as florestas Forest A2Elementary#
  51. Campo /ˈkɐ̃pu/ o pl. os campos Field A2Elementary#
  52. Relva /ˈʁɛlvɐ/ a Lawn A2Elementary#
  53. Erva /ˈɛɾvɐ/ a pl. as ervas Grass A2Elementary#
  54. Folhas a cair /ˈfoʎɐz ɐ kɐˈiɾ/ a pl. as folhas a cair Falling leaves A2Elementary#
  55. Roseira /ʁuˈzɐjɾɐ/ a pl. as roseiras Rose bush B1Intermediate#
  56. Girassol /ʒiɾɐˈsɔɫ/ o pl. os girassóis Sunflower A2Intermediate#
  57. Margarida /mɐɾɡɐˈɾidɐ/ a pl. as margaridas Daisy B1Intermediate#
  58. Lírio /ˈliɾju/ o pl. os lírios Lily B1Intermediate#
  59. Tulipa /tuˈlipɐ/ a pl. as tulipas Tulip A2Intermediate#
  60. Orquídea /ɔɾˈkidjɐ/ a pl. as orquídeas Orchid B2Intermediate#
  61. Cacto /ˈkaktu/ o pl. os cactos Cactus B1Intermediate#
  62. Hortelã /uɾtɨˈlɐ̃/ a Mint B1Intermediate#
  63. Louro /ˈloɾu/ o pl. os louros Laurel B1Intermediate#
  64. Lavanda /lɐˈvɐ̃dɐ/ a pl. as lavandas Lavender B1Intermediate#
  65. Plantas tropicais /ˈplɐ̃tɐʃ tɾupiˈkajʃ/ a pl. as plantas tropicais Tropical plants B1Intermediate#
  66. Flores silvestres /ˈfloɾɨʃ siɫˈvɛʃtɾɨʃ/ a pl. as flores silvestres Wild flowers B1Intermediate#
  67. Plantar sementes /plɐ̃ˈtaɾ sɨˈmẽtɨʃ/ Planting seeds A2Intermediate#
  68. Florescer /fluɾɨʃˈseɾ/ floresci · florescido Bloom B1Intermediate#
  69. Regar as plantas /ʁɨˈɣaɾ ɐʃ ˈplɐ̃tɐʃ/ Watering the plants A2Elementary#
  70. Colher frutos /kuˈʎeɾ ˈfɾutuʃ/ Harvest fruit B1Intermediate#
  71. Plantas venenosas /ˈplɐ̃tɐʒ vɨnɨˈnɔzɐʃ/ a pl. as plantas venenosas Poisonous plants B1Intermediate#
  72. Plantas comestíveis /ˈplɐ̃tɐʃ kumɨʃˈtivɐjʃ/ a pl. as plantas comestíveis Edible plants B1Intermediate#
  73. Respeitar o meio ambiente /ʁɨʃpɐjˈtaɾ u ˈmɐju ɐ̃ˈbjẽtɨ/ Respect the environment B1Intermediate#
  74. Asas /ˈazɐʃ/ a pl. as asas Wings A2Elementary#
  75. Cauda /ˈkawdɐ/ a pl. as caudas Tail A2Elementary#
  76. Raiz /ʁɐˈiʃ/ a pl. as raízes Root B1Elementary#
  77. Fruto /ˈfɾutu/ o pl. os frutos Fruit A2Elementary#
  78. Plantas de interior /ˈplɐ̃tɐʒ dɨ ĩtɨɾiˈoɾ/ a pl. as plantas de interior Indoor plants A2Elementary#
  79. Plantas de exterior /ˈplɐ̃tɐʒ dɨ ɨʃtɨɾiˈoɾ/ a pl. as plantas de exterior Outdoor plants B1Elementary#
  80. Respeitar os animais /ʁɨʃpɐjˈtaɾ uz ɐniˈmajʃ/ Respect animals A2Elementary#
  81. Animais em extinção /ɐniˈmajz ɐ̃j̃ ɐjʃtĩˈsɐ̃w̃/ o pl. os animais em extinção Endangered animals B1Intermediate#
  82. Habitat natural /ˈabitɐt nɐtuˈɾal/ o pl. os habitats naturais Natural habitat B1Intermediate#
  83. Cadeia alimentar /kɐˈdɐjɐ ɐlimẽˈtaɾ/ a pl. as cadeias alimentares Food chain B2Intermediate#
  84. Comportamento animal /kõpuɾtɐˈmẽtu ɐniˈmal/ o Animal behavior B2Intermediate#
  85. Plantas medicinais /ˈplɐ̃tɐʒ mɨdisiˈnajʃ/ a pl. as plantas medicinais Medicinal plants B1Intermediate#
  86. Plantas ornamentais /ˈplɐ̃tɐz oɾnɐmẽˈtajʃ/ a pl. as plantas ornamentais Ornamental plants B2Intermediate#
  87. Cultivo de plantas /kuɫˈtivu dɨ ˈplɐ̃tɐʃ/ o Growing plants B1Intermediate#
  88. Semente /sɨˈmẽtɨ/ a pl. as sementes Seed B1Elementary#
  89. Ramo /ˈʁɐmu/ o pl. os ramos Branch B1Elementary#
  90. Cuidados com plantas /kujˈdaduʃ kõ ˈplɐ̃tɐʃ/ o pl. os cuidados com plantas Plant care A2Elementary#
  91. Proteger os animais /pɾutɨˈʒeɾ uz ɐniˈmajʃ/ Protecting animals A2Elementary#
  92. Plantar uma árvore /plɐ̃ˈtaɾ ˈumɐ ˈaɾvuɾɨ/ Plant a tree A2Elementary#
  93. Folhas secas no chão /ˈfoʎɐʃ ˈsɛkɐʒ nu ˈʃɐ̃w/ a pl. as folhas secas no chão Dry leaves on the ground A2Elementary#
  94. Espécie nativa /ɨʃˈpɛsjɨ nɐˈtivɐ/ a pl. as espécies nativas A native species B2Intermediate#
  95. Espécies nativas /ɨʃˈpɛsjɨʒ nɐˈtivɐʃ/ a pl. as espécies nativas Native species B2Intermediate#
  96. Espécies exóticas /ɨʃˈpɛsjɨz iˈzɔtikɐʃ/ a pl. as espécies exóticas Exotic species B2Intermediate#
  97. Ciclo da vida /ˈsiklu dɐ ˈvidɐ/ o pl. os ciclos da vida Cycle of life B1Intermediate#
  98. Ciclo da planta /ˈsiklu dɐ ˈplɐ̃tɐ/ o pl. os ciclos da planta Plant cycle B1Intermediate#
  99. Mamífero /mɐˈmifɨɾu/ o pl. os mamíferos Mammal B1Intermediate#
  100. Réptil /ˈʁɛptiɫ/ o pl. os répteis Reptile B1Intermediate#
  101. Anfíbio /ɐ̃ˈfibju/ o pl. os anfíbios Amphibian B2Intermediate#
  102. Ambiente húmido /ɐ̃ˈbjẽtɨ ˈumidu/ o pl. os ambientes húmidos Humid environment B1Intermediate#
  103. Ambiente seco /ɐ̃ˈbjẽtɨ ˈseku/ o pl. os ambientes secos Dry environment A2Intermediate#
  104. Árvores nativas /ˈaɾvuɾɨʒ nɐˈtivɐʃ/ a pl. as árvores nativas Native trees B2Intermediate#
  105. Fenómenos naturais /fɨˈnɔmɨnuʃ nɐtuˈɾajʃ/ o pl. os fenómenos naturais Natural phenomena B1Intermediate#
  106. Crescimento vegetal /kɾɨʃsiˈmẽtu vɨʒɨˈtal/ o Plant growth B2Intermediate#
  107. Terra fértil /ˈtɛʁɐ ˈfɛɾtil/ a Fertile land B1Intermediate#
  108. Luz solar direta /ˈluʃ suˈlaɾ diˈɾɛtɐ/ a Direct sunlight B1Intermediate#
  109. Equilíbrio ecológico /ɨkiˈlibɾju ɛkuˈlɔʒiku/ o pl. os equilíbrios ecológicos Ecological balance B2Intermediate#
  110. Observação da natureza /ɔbsɨɾvɐˈsɐ̃w̃ dɐ nɐtuˈɾezɐ/ a Observing nature B1Intermediate#
  111. Viver em harmonia com a natureza /viˈveɾ ɐ̃j̃ ɐɾmuˈniɐ kõ ɐ nɐtuˈɾezɐ/ Living in harmony with nature B1Intermediate#
  112. Recuperar áreas verdes /ʁɨkupɨˈɾaɾ ˈaɾjɐʒ ˈveɾdɨʃ/ Recovering green areas B2Intermediate#
  113. Respeitar os ciclos naturais /ʁɨʃpɐjˈtaɾ uʃ ˈsikluʒ nɐtuˈɾajʃ/ Respect natural cycles B2Intermediate#
  114. Conviver com a natureza /kõviˈveɾ kõ ɐ nɐtuˈɾezɐ/ Living with nature B1Intermediate#
  115. Cria /ˈkɾiɐ/ a pl. as crias Young animal B1Intermediate#
  116. Podar os ramos /puˈdaɾ uʒ ˈʁɐmuʃ/ Pruning branches B1Intermediate#
  117. Adubar a terra /ɐduˈbaɾ ɐ ˈtɛʁɐ/ Fertilize the soil B2Intermediate#
  118. Comunidades tradicionais e natureza /kumuniˈdadɨʃ tɾɐdisjuˈnajz i nɐtuˈɾezɐ/ Traditional communities and nature B2Intermediate#

Animals

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  1. Peixe /ˈpɐjʃɨ/ o pl. os peixes Fish A1Elementary#
  2. Periquito /pɨɾiˈkitu/ o pl. os periquitos Parakeet A2Intermediate#
  3. Rinoceronte /ʁinusɨˈɾõtɨ/ o pl. os rinocerontes Rhinoceros A2Intermediate#
  4. Aligátor /ɐliˈɡatɔɾ/ o pl. os aligátores Alligator B2Intermediate#
  5. Esquilo /ɨʃˈkilu/ o pl. os esquilos Squirrel A2Intermediate#
  6. Falcão /fɐlˈkɐ̃w̃/ o pl. os falcões Falcon B2Intermediate#
  7. Besouro /bɨˈzoɾu/ o pl. os besouros Beetle B1Intermediate#
  8. Cervo /ˈsɛɾvu/ o pl. os cervos Red deer B2Intermediate#
  9. Gato /ˈɡatu/ o pl. os gatos Cat A1Elementary#
  10. Cão /ˈkɐ̃w̃/ o pl. os cães Dog A1Elementary#
  11. Polvo /ˈpoɫvu/ o pl. os polvos Octopus A2Intermediate#
  12. Medusa /mɨˈduzɐ/ a pl. as medusas Jellyfish B2Intermediate#
  13. Estrela-do-mar /ɨʃˌtɾelɐ du ˈmaɾ/ a pl. as estrelas-do-mar Starfish A2Intermediate#
  14. Lagarto /lɐˈɡaɾtu/ o pl. os lagartos Lizard B1Intermediate#
  15. Camaleão /kɐmɐliˈɐ̃w̃/ o pl. os camaleões Chameleon B1Intermediate#
  16. Pavão /pɐˈvɐ̃w̃/ o pl. os pavões Peacock B1Intermediate#
  17. Jaguar /ʒɐˈɡwaɾ/ o pl. os jaguares Jaguar B1Intermediate#
  18. Coelho /kuˈɐʎu/ o pl. os coelhos Rabbit A2Elementary#
  19. Cavalo /kɐˈvalu/ o pl. os cavalos Horse A1Elementary#
  20. Vaca /ˈvakɐ/ a pl. as vacas Cow A1Elementary#
  21. Porco /ˈpoɾku/ o pl. os porcos Pig A1Elementary#
  22. Galinha-d'angola /ɡɐˈliɲɐ dɐ̃ˈɡɔlɐ/ a pl. as galinhas-d'angola Guinea fowl B2Advanced#
  23. Tamanduá /tɐmɐ̃duˈa/ o pl. os tamanduás Anteater B2Advanced#
  24. Capivara /kɐpiˈvaɾɐ/ a pl. as capivaras Capybara B2Advanced#
  25. Caimão-negro /kɐjˈmɐ̃w̃ ˈneɡɾu/ o pl. os caimões-negros Black caiman C1Advanced#
  26. Papagaio-do-mar /pɐpɐˌɡaju du ˈmaɾ/ o pl. os papagaios-do-mar Puffin B2Advanced#
  27. Morcego frugívoro /muɾˈseɡu fɾuˈʒivuɾu/ o pl. os morcegos frugívoros Fruit bat C1Advanced#
  28. Pássaro /ˈpasɐɾu/ o pl. os pássaros Bird A1Elementary#
  29. Galinha /ɡɐˈliɲɐ/ a pl. as galinhas Hen A1Elementary#
  30. Galo /ˈɡalu/ o pl. os galos Rooster A2Elementary#
  31. Tartaruga /tɐɾtɐˈɾuɡɐ/ a pl. as tartarugas Turtle A2Elementary#
  32. Papagaio /pɐpɐˈɡaju/ o pl. os papagaios Parrot A2Elementary#
  33. Ovelha /oˈvɐʎɐ/ a pl. as ovelhas Sheep A2Elementary#
  34. Cabra /ˈkabɾɐ/ a pl. as cabras Goat A2Elementary#
  35. Pato /ˈpatu/ o pl. os patos Duck A2Elementary#
  36. Urso /ˈuɾsu/ o pl. os ursos Bear A2Elementary#
  37. Leão /liˈɐ̃w/ o pl. os leões Lion A1Elementary#
  38. Tigre /ˈtiɡɾɨ/ o pl. os tigres Tiger A2Elementary#
  39. Elefante /ilɨˈfɐ̃tɨ/ o pl. os elefantes Elephant A1Elementary#
  40. Macaco /mɐˈkaku/ o pl. os macacos Monkey A2Elementary#
  41. Cobra /ˈkɔbɾɐ/ a pl. as cobras Snake A2Elementary#
  42. Lobo /ˈlobu/ o pl. os lobos Wolf A2Elementary#
  43. Raposa /ʁɐˈpozɐ/ a pl. as raposas Fox A2Elementary#
  44. Abelha /ɐˈbɐʎɐ/ a pl. as abelhas Bee A2Elementary#
  45. Borboleta /buɾbuˈletɐ/ a pl. as borboletas Butterfly A2Elementary#
  46. Formiga /fuɾˈmiɡɐ/ a pl. as formigas Ant A2Elementary#
  47. Aranha /ɐˈɾɐɲɐ/ a pl. as aranhas Spider A2Elementary#
  48. Mosquito /muʃˈkitu/ o pl. os mosquitos Mosquito A2Elementary#
  49. Inseto /ĩˈsɛtu/ o pl. os insetos Insect A2Elementary#
  50. Hamster /ˈɐ̃ʃtɛɾ/ o pl. os hamsters Hamster A2Elementary#
  51. Zebra /ˈzɛbɾɐ/ a pl. as zebras Zebra A2Elementary#
  52. Girafa /ʒiˈɾafɐ/ a pl. as girafas Giraffe A1Elementary#
  53. Coruja /kuˈɾuʒɐ/ a pl. as corujas Owl A2Elementary#
  54. Águia /ˈaɡjɐ/ a pl. as águias Eagle B1Elementary#
  55. Morcego /muɾˈseɡu/ o pl. os morcegos Bat B1Elementary#
  56. Veado /viˈadu/ o pl. os veados Deer B1Elementary#
  57. Golfinho /ɡoɫˈfiɲu/ o pl. os golfinhos Dolphin A2Elementary#
  58. Baleia /bɐˈlɐjɐ/ a pl. as baleias Whale A2Elementary#
  59. Tubarão /tubɐˈɾɐ̃w̃/ o pl. os tubarões Shark A2Elementary#

Rules to remember

  • Árvore and Flor are feminine nouns; Jardim is masculine. Their singular definite articles are a, a and o, respectively.
  • In Espécie nativa and Espécies nativas, the adjective follows the noun and agrees with it in gender and number.
  • Flores a desabrochar and Folhas a cair use a followed by an infinitive to describe an action in progress.

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