Portuguese · People & Family
"Boy" in Portuguese: menino
o menino
Note: PT-PT: o rapaz
Boy in Portuguese is o menino. Brazilians also say moleque casually. In Portugal o rapaz is common for a boy or young man.
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How to pronounce menino
Say it
meh-NEE-noo
/me.ˈni.nu/
meh-NEE-noo
"Boy" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o menino | the boy Standard Brazilian word. | Standard Brazilian word. |
| o moleque | the kid / boy (casual) Informal Brazil. | Informal Brazil. |
| o rapaz | the boy / young man Common in PT-PT; also Brazil for young man. | Common in PT-PT; also Brazil for young man. |
| menino pequeno | little boy Age nuance. | Age nuance. |
How to use menino in real life
- 1Park
Aquele menino está andando de bicicleta.
That boy is riding a bicycle.
Aquele menino points someone out.
- 2School pickup
Meu menino sai da escola às quatro.
My boy gets out of school at four.
Parents say meu menino.
- 3Restaurant
Tem menu para menino pequeno?
Is there a menu for a little boy?
Service question.
Mistakes English speakers make with menino
Incorrect: A menino é alto.
Correct: O menino é alto.
Menino is masculine.
Incorrect: Vi um boy no parque.
Correct: Vi um menino no parque.
Use menino.
Good to know
Menino covers a wide age range in Brazil. Rapaz is the everyday Portugal choice and also appears in Brazilian speech for older teens.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching kids at a birthday party
ChatPal
Qual menino é o aniversariante?
Which boy is the birthday kid?
You
O menino de camiseta verde.
The boy in the green T-shirt.
ChatPal
Aquele menino corre sem parar.
That boy runs nonstop.
You
Sim. O menino tem energia demais.
Yes. The boy has too much energy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boy" in Portuguese
Boy in Brazil?
O menino.
Portugal?
Often o rapaz.
Casual Brazil?
Moleque.
Gender?
Masculine: o menino.
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