Portuguese · People & Family
"Relative" in Portuguese: parente
o/a parente
Relative in Portuguese is o parente or a parente. Use parentes for relatives as a group.
Wedding
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How to pronounce parente
Say it
pah-REN-chee
/ˈo/
pah-REN-chee
"Relative" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o/a parente | relative Default. | Default. |
| os parentes | the relatives Group. | Group. |
| parente distante | distant relative Family tree. | Family tree. |
| reunião de parentes | family gathering Event. | Event. |
How to use parente in real life
- 1Wedding
Vieram parentes de três estados diferentes.
Relatives came from three different states.
Plural.
- 2Intro
Este é um parente meu do lado da mãe.
This is a relative of mine on my mom’s side.
Masculine article.
- 3Holiday
A parente que mora em Recife chega amanhã.
The relative who lives in Recife arrives tomorrow.
Feminine article.
Mistakes English speakers make with parente
Incorrect: Meus relatives chegam cedo.
Correct: Meus parentes chegam cedo.
Use parentes.
Incorrect: Parente means parents
Correct: Parents are pais; parente is any relative.
False friend with English parents.
Good to know
Parente is any relative; pais are parents. Brazilian gatherings stretch parentes across cousins, aunts, and in-laws. Parente distante covers the ones you only see at weddings.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning who sits at dinner
ChatPal
Quantos parentes vêm amanhã?
How many relatives are coming tomorrow?
You
Uns oito. Um parente mora longe.
About eight. One relative lives far away.
ChatPal
E aquela parente de Belém vem?
And is that relative from Belém coming?
You
Vem sim. Já comprou a passagem.
Yes. She already bought the ticket.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Relative" in Portuguese
Gender?
O parente / a parente.
Plural?
Os parentes.
Parents?
Os pais — not parentes.
Distant relative?
Parente distante.
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