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"Nephew" in Portuguese: sobrinho
o sobrinho
Nephew in Portuguese is o sobrinho (masculine). Meu sobrinho is my nephew; sobrinha is niece. Mixed groups of nieces and nephews are often meus sobrinhos.
Birthday party
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How to pronounce sobrinho
Say it
so-BREEM-nyoo
/so.ˈbɾi.ɲu/
so-BREEM-nyoo. Stress BREEM; nh like ny.
"Nephew" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o sobrinho | the nephew Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| meu sobrinho | my nephew Possessive. | Possessive. |
| os sobrinhos | the nephews / nieces & nephews Plural masculine/mixed. | Plural masculine/mixed. |
| sobrinho-neto | grandnephew Next generation. | Next generation. |
| presente pro sobrinho | gift for the nephew Casual speech. | Casual speech. |
How to use sobrinho in real life
- 1Birthday party
Meu sobrinho faz oito anos amanhã.
My nephew turns eight tomorrow.
Meu sobrinho is the usual possessive.
- 2School pickup
Vou buscar o sobrinho na escola.
I'm going to pick up my nephew at school.
Article + sobrinho is fine in speech.
- 3Family photo
Os sobrinhos querem foto juntos.
The nephews want a photo together.
Os sobrinhos can include mixed kids.
Mistakes English speakers make with sobrinho
Incorrect: Minha sobrinho chegou.
Correct: Meu sobrinho chegou.
Sobrinho is masculine: meu sobrinho.
Incorrect: Meu nephew é engraçado.
Correct: Meu sobrinho é engraçado.
Use sobrinho, not English nephew.
Good to know
Brazilian aunts and uncles often help raise sobrinhos and spoil them with snacks and nicknames. WhatsApp family groups explode with photos of sobrinhos. Sobrinho and sobrinha are clear; English nephew/niece borrowings are rare.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Weekend with family kids
ChatPal
Seu sobrinho gosta de futebol?
Does your nephew like soccer?
You
Adora. O sobrinho joga todo sábado.
Loves it. The nephew plays every Saturday.
ChatPal
Quer levar o sobrinho ao parque?
Want to take the nephew to the park?
You
Quero. Ele é meu sobrinho favorito.
Yes. He's my favorite nephew.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nephew" in Portuguese
Nephew vs niece?
Sobrinho (m), sobrinha (f).
How do I say my nephew?
Meu sobrinho.
Plural for mixed kids?
Meus sobrinhos often covers both.
Gender agreement?
Masculine forms with meu/o sobrinho.
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