Portuguese Phrase
Procura o toldo vermelho.
Meaning
‘Procura o toldo vermelho.’ is an informal command telling someone to look for, find, or search for the red awning. It can be used when giving directions in a shop, on a street, or at a beach where awnings are common.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation with friends, family, or colleagues when you need to point out a specific awning. It’s appropriate in informal settings; for a more formal tone you would use ‘Procure o toldo vermelho.’
✦Grammar Breakdown
Procuraotoldovermelho.
Imperative (tu)
‘Procura’ is the informal second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘procurar’ (to look for, to search).
Definite article
‘o’ is the masculine singular definite article, matching the noun ‘toldo’.
Noun gender
‘toldo’ is a masculine noun meaning ‘awning’ or ‘canvas cover’.
Adjective agreement
‘vermelho’ is a masculine singular adjective; it must agree with the gender and number of ‘toldo’.
🗨In Conversation
Procura o toldo vermelho.
Look for the red awning.
Encontrei, está logo ao lado da porta de entrada.
I found it, it’s right next to the front door.
✕Common Mistakes
Procure o toldo vermelho.
‘Procure’ is the formal (você) imperative; using it with a friend can sound overly stiff.
Procura o toldo vermelha.
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun ‘toldo’; ‘vermelha’ is feminine.
Procura a tolda vermelha.
‘Tolda’ is not a Portuguese word; the correct noun is ‘toldo’.
↔Alternatives
Busca o toldo vermelho.
Search for the red awning.
Encontra o toldo vermelho.
Find the red awning.
Procure o toldo vermelho.
Look for the red awning. (formal)
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, a ‘toldo’ is often a canvas awning that covers a storefront, a market stall, or a beach umbrella. When you point out a ‘toldo vermelho’, people will picture a bright red canvas that stands out in a crowd of neutral‑colored awnings. Remember that colour adjectives must match the noun’s gender – ‘vermelho’ for masculine nouns like ‘toldo’, and ‘vermelha’ for feminine nouns such as ‘casa’ (house).