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"Boyfriend" in Portuguese: namorado
o namorado
Boyfriend in Portuguese is o namorado. Say meu namorado for my boyfriend. Dating is namorar; a casual crush is not automatically a namorado.
Introduction
Esse é o meu namorado, o Lucas.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce namorado
Say it
nah-moh-RAH-doo
/na.mo.ˈɾa.du/
nah-moh-RAH-doo. Stress the rah.
"Boyfriend" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o namorado | the boyfriend Standard word. | Standard word. |
| meu namorado | my boyfriend Introductions and stories. | Introductions and stories. |
| ficar | to hook up / casually date Less serious than namorar. | Less serious than namorar. |
| namorar | to date / be in a relationship Related verb. | Related verb. |
| ex-namorado | ex-boyfriend Past relationships. | Past relationships. |
How to use namorado in real life
- 1Introduction
Esse é o meu namorado, o Lucas.
This is my boyfriend, Lucas.
Classic intro line.
- 2Weekend plans
Meu namorado e eu vamos ao cinema.
My boyfriend and I are going to the movies.
Everyday couple plans.
- 3Advice chat
Seu namorado sabe que você viaja amanhã?
Does your boyfriend know you're traveling tomorrow?
Seu namorado for your boyfriend.
Mistakes English speakers make with namorado
Incorrect: Minha namorado.
Correct: Meu namorado.
Namorado is masculine: meu namorado.
Incorrect: Meu boyfriend.
Correct: Meu namorado.
Use Portuguese namorado.
Good to know
Namorado signals a real relationship. Ficar is more casual and short-term. In Brazil, introducing alguém as meu namorado is a clear status update among friends and family.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a movie night
ChatPal
Seu namorado gosta de comédia?
Does your boyfriend like comedy?
You
Meu namorado prefere suspense.
My boyfriend prefers thrillers.
ChatPal
Então chama o namorado para esse filme.
Then invite your boyfriend to that movie.
You
Já chamei. O namorado topou.
I already did. My boyfriend said yes.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boyfriend" in Portuguese
How do I say my boyfriend?
Meu namorado.
Girlfriend?
Namorada.
Is namorado only for serious dating?
It usually means an established relationship, not a one-time ficar.
Gender?
Namorado is masculine; namorada is feminine.
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