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How to Say ‘Small suitcase’ in Portuguese

Mala pequena

MAH-luh peh-KEH-nuh

[MAH-luh peh-KEH-nuh]

💬 Usage Tip: Describing words usually come after the thing: mala pequena. Same with mala grande "big suitcase".

Phrase Breakdown

Mala

[MAH-luh]

bag

A noun meaning bag or handbag.

Example

Mala aparece em “Essa mala é linda.”

Bag appears in “That bag is beautiful.”

pequena

[peh-KEH-nuh]

small

Feminine singular adjective meaning small; it describes a feminine noun like 'sala'.

Example

A sala é pequena, mas muito confortável.

The room is small, but very comfortable.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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