Portuguese · People & Family
"Neighbor" in Portuguese: vizinho / vizinha
o vizinho / a vizinha
Neighbor in Portuguese is o vizinho for a man and a vizinha for a woman. Apartment life leans on oi, vizinho and asking os vizinhos about noise or packages.
Borrowed sugar
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How to pronounce vizinho / vizinha
Say it
vee-ZEE-nyoo / vee-ZEE-nyah
/vi.ˈzi.ɲu/, /vi.ˈzi.ɲa/
vee-ZEE-nyoo / vee-ZEE-nyah. Soft nh like canyon.
"Neighbor" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o vizinho | the neighbor (m.) Male neighbor. | Male neighbor. |
| a vizinha | the neighbor (f.) Female neighbor. | Female neighbor. |
| os vizinhos | the neighbors Mixed or plural group. | Mixed or plural group. |
| vizinho de porta | next-door neighbor Same landing. | Same landing. |
How to use vizinho / vizinha in real life
- 1Borrowed sugar
Vou pedir um pouco de açúcar à vizinha.
I’ll ask the neighbor (f.) for a bit of sugar.
À vizinha = to her.
- 2Noise complaint
O vizinho de cima ensaiou bateria até tarde.
The upstairs neighbor rehearsed drums until late.
De cima marks floor.
- 3Building chat
Os vizinhos organizaram um mutirão na garagem.
The neighbors organized a cleanup day in the garage.
Plural community action.
Mistakes English speakers make with vizinho / vizinha
Incorrect: Minha vizinho chegou.
Correct: Meu vizinho chegou. / Minha vizinha chegou.
Match gender: meu vizinho, minha vizinha.
Incorrect: O neighbor do lado.
Correct: O vizinho do lado.
Use vizinho, not English neighbor.
Good to know
In Brazilian buildings, a quick oi to the vizinho in the elevator is normal politeness. Vizinho de porta is your closest door. Noise talks stay softer if you start with desculpa and a time detail.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting someone on your floor
ChatPal
Você já conheceu a vizinha do 302?
Have you met the neighbor in 302 yet?
You
Ainda não. O vizinho do 301 me falou dela.
Not yet. The neighbor in 301 told me about her.
ChatPal
Ela é super gentil com os vizinhos novos.
She’s really kind to new neighbors.
You
Legal — vou me apresentar amanhã.
Nice — I’ll introduce myself tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighbor" in Portuguese
Vizinho or vizinha?
Match the person’s gender; plural os vizinhos for a mixed group.
Next door?
Vizinho de porta or vizinho do lado.
Upstairs neighbor?
Vizinho de cima.
Adjective form?
Related word: vizinho/a as noun is enough for this page.
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