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"Girlfriend" in Portuguese: namorada
a namorada
Girlfriend in Portuguese is a namorada. Say minha namorada for my girlfriend. The masculine pair is namorado.
Introduction
Essa é a minha namorada, a Beatriz.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce namorada
Say it
nah-moh-RAH-dah
/na.mo.ˈɾa.da/
nah-moh-RAH-dah. Stress rah.
"Girlfriend" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a namorada | the girlfriend Standard word. | Standard word. |
| minha namorada | my girlfriend Introductions. | Introductions. |
| namorar | to date Related verb. | Related verb. |
| ex-namorada | ex-girlfriend Past relationship. | Past relationship. |
| ficar | to hook up casually Less serious than namorada. | Less serious than namorada. |
How to use namorada in real life
- 1Introduction
Essa é a minha namorada, a Beatriz.
This is my girlfriend, Beatriz.
Clear intro.
- 2Travel plan
Minha namorada e eu vamos a Salvador.
My girlfriend and I are going to Salvador.
Couple plans.
- 3Friend question
Sua namorada trabalha perto daqui?
Does your girlfriend work near here?
Sua namorada for your girlfriend.
Mistakes English speakers make with namorada
Incorrect: Meu namorada.
Correct: Minha namorada.
Namorada is feminine: minha namorada.
Incorrect: Minha girlfriend.
Correct: Minha namorada.
Use Portuguese namorada.
Good to know
Calling someone namorada marks a real relationship. Ficar stays more casual. Brazilian introductions with minha namorada are common at family lunches and friend gatherings.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a restaurant for two
ChatPal
Sua namorada gosta de comida italiana?
Does your girlfriend like Italian food?
You
Minha namorada adora massas.
My girlfriend loves pasta.
ChatPal
Então leva a namorada naquele lugar novo.
Then take your girlfriend to that new place.
You
Boa. A namorada vai curtir.
Nice. My girlfriend will enjoy it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Girlfriend" in Portuguese
How do I say my girlfriend?
Minha namorada.
Boyfriend?
Namorado.
Gender?
Namorada is feminine.
Is it only for serious dating?
Usually yes—an established relationship.
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