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"Niece" in Portuguese: sobrinha
a sobrinha
Niece in Portuguese is a sobrinha (feminine). Minha sobrinha is my niece. The male counterpart is sobrinho; mixed groups are often sobrinhos.
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How to pronounce sobrinha
Say it
so-BREEM-nyah
/so.ˈbɾi.ɲa/
so-BREEM-nyah. Stress BREEM; nh like ny.
"Niece" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a sobrinha | the niece Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| minha sobrinha | my niece Possessive. | Possessive. |
| as sobrinhas | the nieces Plural feminine. | Plural feminine. |
| sobrinha-neta | grandniece Next generation. | Next generation. |
| festa da sobrinha | the niece's party Family events. | Family events. |
How to use sobrinha in real life
- 1Dance recital
Minha sobrinha dança no sábado.
My niece dances on Saturday.
Minha sobrinha is the usual possessive.
- 2Gift shopping
Comprei um livro pra sobrinha.
I bought a book for my niece.
Pra sobrinha in casual speech.
- 3Two girls visiting
As sobrinhas chegaram juntas.
The nieces arrived together.
As sobrinhas = plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with sobrinha
Incorrect: Meu sobrinha chegou.
Correct: Minha sobrinha chegou.
Sobrinha is feminine: minha sobrinha.
Incorrect: Minha niece é doce.
Correct: Minha sobrinha é doce.
Use sobrinha, not English niece.
Good to know
Aunts and uncles in Brazil often act as second parents to a sobrinha, especially at parties and school events. Photos of sobrinhas dominate family chats. The pair sobrinho/sobrinha is learned early and used warmly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a kids' outing
ChatPal
Sua sobrinha quer sorvete?
Does your niece want ice cream?
You
Quer. A sobrinha adora chocolate.
Yes. The niece loves chocolate.
ChatPal
Leva as sobrinhas juntas?
Taking the nieces together?
You
Sim, as duas sobrinhas.
Yes, both nieces.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Niece" in Portuguese
Niece vs nephew?
Sobrinha (f), sobrinho (m).
My niece?
Minha sobrinha.
Plural?
As sobrinhas.
Mixed nieces and nephews?
Often meus sobrinhos.
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