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"Father-in-law" in Portuguese: sogro
o sogro
Father-in-law in Portuguese is o sogro. Pair it with a sogra for mother-in-law.
Sunday lunch
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How to pronounce sogro
Say it
SOH-groo
/ˈso.ɡɾu/
SOH-groo
"Father-in-law" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o sogro | father-in-law Default. | Default. |
| meu sogro | my father-in-law Possessive. | Possessive. |
| os sogros | in-laws (parents) Both parents-in-law. | Both parents-in-law. |
| sogro e sogra | father- and mother-in-law Pairing. | Pairing. |
How to use sogro in real life
- 1Sunday lunch
Meu sogro faz a churrasqueira no domingo.
My father-in-law runs the grill on Sunday.
Family routine.
- 2Introducing
Este é o Carlos, meu sogro.
This is Carlos, my father-in-law.
Introduction.
- 3Phone call
Vou ligar para o sogro sobre o horário.
I’ll call my father-in-law about the time.
Planning.
Mistakes English speakers make with sogro
Incorrect: A sogro chegou.
Correct: O sogro chegou.
Sogro is masculine; sogra is feminine.
Incorrect: Meu father-in-law é legal.
Correct: Meu sogro é legal.
Use sogro in Portuguese.
Good to know
Sogro/sogra are everyday words — less formal than English titles at home. Os sogros often means both parents-in-law together, especially when talking about visits or gifts.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a family visit
ChatPal
Seu sogro vem jantar conosco?
Is your father-in-law coming to dinner with us?
You
Vem sim. O sogro adora feijoada.
Yes he is. My father-in-law loves feijoada.
ChatPal
Que ótimo. Eu compro a bebida.
Great. I’ll buy the drinks.
You
Obrigada — ele chega às duas.
Thanks — he arrives at two.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Father-in-law" in Portuguese
Mother-in-law?
A sogra.
Both parents-in-law?
Os sogros.
My father-in-law?
Meu sogro.
Is beau-père used?
That’s French — Portuguese uses sogro.
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