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"Mother-in-law" in Portuguese: sogra
a sogra
Mother-in-law in Portuguese is a sogra. Pair with o sogro for father-in-law.
Recipe
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How to pronounce sogra
Say it
SOH-grah
/ˈso.ɡɾa/
SOH-grah
"Mother-in-law" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a sogra | mother-in-law Default. | Default. |
| minha sogra | my mother-in-law Possessive. | Possessive. |
| os sogros | the in-laws Both parents. | Both parents. |
| sogra e sogro | mother- and father-in-law Pair. | Pair. |
How to use sogra in real life
- 1Recipe
Minha sogra me ensinou esse molho.
My mother-in-law taught me this sauce.
Family cooking.
- 2Visit
A sogra chega sexta para o fim de semana.
My mother-in-law arrives Friday for the weekend.
Visit plans.
- 3Gift
Comprei flores para a sogra.
I bought flowers for my mother-in-law.
Polite gesture.
Mistakes English speakers make with sogra
Incorrect: O sogra ligou.
Correct: A sogra ligou.
Sogra is feminine.
Incorrect: Minha mother-in-law cozinha bem.
Correct: Minha sogra cozinha bem.
Use sogra.
Good to know
Sogra jokes exist in Brazilian comedy, but day-to-day the word is neutral family vocabulary. Minha sogra is how most people refer to her with friends.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning weekend lunch
ChatPal
Sua sogra vem almoçar conosco?
Is your mother-in-law coming to lunch with us?
You
Vem. A sogra traz a sobremesa.
Yes. My mother-in-law is bringing dessert.
ChatPal
Que delícia. Eu faço o arroz.
Lovely. I’ll make the rice.
You
Perfeito. Obrigada pela ajuda.
Perfect. Thanks for the help.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mother-in-law" in Portuguese
Father-in-law?
O sogro.
My mother-in-law?
Minha sogra.
Both in-laws?
Os sogros.
Gender?
Feminine: a sogra.
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