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"Brother-in-law" in Portuguese: cunhado
o cunhado
Brother-in-law in Portuguese is o cunhado. The feminine counterpart is a cunhada.
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How to pronounce cunhado
Say it
koo-NYAH-doo
/ku.ˈɲa.du/
koo-NYAH-doo
"Brother-in-law" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o cunhado | brother-in-law Default. | Default. |
| meu cunhado | my brother-in-law Possessive. | Possessive. |
| os cunhados | brothers-in-law / in-law siblings Plural. | Plural. |
| cunhado e cunhada | brother- and sister-in-law Pair. | Pair. |
How to use cunhado in real life
- 1BBQ
Meu cunhado cuida da churrasqueira.
My brother-in-law handles the grill.
Family event.
- 2Intro
Este é o Ricardo, meu cunhado.
This is Ricardo, my brother-in-law.
Introduction.
- 3Sports
Vou jogar futebol com o cunhado no sábado.
I’m playing soccer with my brother-in-law on Saturday.
Plans.
Mistakes English speakers make with cunhado
Incorrect: A cunhado chegou.
Correct: O cunhado chegou.
Cunhado is masculine; cunhada is feminine.
Incorrect: Meu brother-in-law é engraçado.
Correct: Meu cunhado é engraçado.
Use cunhado.
Good to know
Cunhado covers your sibling’s spouse or your spouse’s brother. Brazilian family gatherings often mix cunhados into the same joke circle as siblings.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Inviting family to a match
ChatPal
Seu cunhado vem ao jogo?
Is your brother-in-law coming to the game?
You
Vem. O cunhado já comprou ingresso.
Yes. My brother-in-law already bought a ticket.
ChatPal
Que ótimo. Nos vemos na porta.
Great. See you at the gate.
You
Combinado. Camisa do time pronta.
Deal. Team shirt ready.
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Common questions about "Brother-in-law" in Portuguese
Sister-in-law?
A cunhada.
My brother-in-law?
Meu cunhado.
Plural?
Os cunhados.
Gender?
Masculine: o cunhado.
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