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== Introduction ==


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Welcome to Unit 3 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course"! In this unit, we will focus on family and descriptions. In this specific lesson, we will learn vocabulary to describe family members and their relationships. Family is an important aspect of Portuguese culture, so mastering these vocabulary words will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and connect with Portuguese speakers.
 
== Vocabulary ==


Olá pessoal! Welcome to Unit 3 of the Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course. In this unit, we will learn vocabulary to describe family members and their relationships as well as how to describe people's appearances and personalities.
Let's start by learning some basic vocabulary words related to family members. These words will help you talk about your own family and understand others when they talk about theirs. Take your time to practice the pronunciation of each word and repeat them out loud to familiarize yourself with the sounds of the Portuguese language.


=== Immediate Family ===


<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Bus-Station|Bus Station]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Idiomatic-Expressions|Idiomatic Expressions]].</span>
In Portuguese, immediate family members are typically referred to as "família imediata". Here are some common words to describe immediate family members:
== Family Members ==
Let's start the lesson by learning some Portuguese words for family members!


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! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| Pai || /paɪ/ || Father
| pai || /paɪ/ || father
|-
|-
| Mãe || /maɪ/ || Mother
| mãe || /mɐ̃j/ || mother
|-
|-
| Avô || /ɐ'vo/ || Grandfather
| filho || /ˈfi.ɫu/ || son
|-
|-
| Avó || /ɐ'vo/ || Grandmother
| filha || /ˈfi.ɫɐ/ || daughter
|-
|-
| Irmã || /ẽ'ʁmɐ/ || Sister
| irmão || /iɾˈmɐ̃w̃/ || brother
|-
|-
| Irmão || /iɾ'mɐ̃w̃/ || Brother
| irmã || /iɾˈmɐ̃/ || sister
|-
|-
| Filho || /'fiʎu/ || Son
| avô || /ɐˈvo/ || grandfather
|-
|-
| Filha || /'fiʎɐ/ || Daughter
| avó || /ɐˈvɔ/ || grandmother
|-
| Tio || /'tiu/ || Uncle
|-
| Tia || /'tjɐ/ || Aunt
|}
|}


Now it's time to learn some adjectives to describe family members' relationships:
=== Extended Family ===


* Casado/Casada - Married (Used for both husband and wife);
In addition to immediate family, there are also extended family members, or "família estendida". Here are some vocabulary words to describe extended family members:
* Divorciado/Divorciada - Divorced (Used for both husband and wife);
* Viúvo/Viúva - Widower/Widow.


Let's put it into practice!  
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| tio || /ˈtju/ || uncle
|-
| tia || /ˈtjɐ/ || aunt
|-
| primo || /ˈpɾimu/ || cousin (male)
|-
| prima || /ˈpɾimɐ/ || cousin (female)
|-
| sobrinho || /so.ˈbɾi.ɲu/ || nephew
|-
| sobrinha || /so.ˈbɾi.ɲɐ/ || niece
|-
| neto || /ˈnɛ.tu/ || grandson
|-
| neta || /ˈnɛ.tɐ/ || granddaughter
|}


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=== Relationships ===
Eu sou casada com o meu marido. Ele é o meu esposo. Ele é o filho da minha sogra e do meu sogro. Meu sogro é o pai do meu marido, e minha sogra é a mãe do meu marido. Eu tenho um filho e uma filha. Eu sou a mãe deles. Eles são irmãos. Meu pai e minha mãe são avós dos meus filhos. O irmão do meu pai é meu tio e a irmã da minha mãe é minha tia.
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English translation:  
Now that we know the basic vocabulary for family members, let's learn how to describe their relationships. These words will help you understand how people are related to each other and allow you to talk about your own family tree. Here are some common words to describe relationships:


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I am married to my husband. He is my spouse. He is the son of my mother-in-law and my father-in-law. My father-in-law is my husband's father, and my mother-in-law is my husband's mother. I have a son and a daughter. I am their mother. They are siblings. My father and mother are grandparents to my children. My father's brother is my uncle and my mother's sister is my aunt.
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| pai || /paɪ/ || father
== Describing Family Members ==
|-
Now you know the words for family members, it's time to learn how to describe them! Let's go through some adjectives on how to describe physical characteristics:
| mãe || /mɐ̃j/ || mother
 
|-
* Alto/Alta - Tall
| filho || /ˈfi.ɫu/ || son
* Baixo/Baixa - Short
|-
* Magro/Magra - Skinny
| filha || /ˈfi.ɫɐ/ || daughter
* Gordo/Gorda - Fat
|-
* Novo/Nova - Young
| irmão || /iɾˈmɐ̃w̃/ || brother
* Velho/Velha - Old
|-
* Bonito/Bonita - Beautiful
| irmã || /iɾˈmɐ̃/ || sister
* Feio/Feia - Ugly
|-
 
| avô || /ɐˈvo/ || grandfather
Using these adjectives, let's create some phrases:
|-
 
| avó || /ɐˈvɔ/ || grandmother
* O meu irmão é alto (My brother is tall);
|-
* A minha mãe é baixa (My mother is short);
| tio || /ˈtju/ || uncle
* O meu avô é velho (My grandfather is old);
|-
* A minha tia é bonita (My aunt is beautiful).  
| tia || /ˈtjɐ/ || aunt
 
|-
It's not only about physical characteristics. You can describe personality too!
| primo || /ˈpɾimu/ || cousin (male)
 
|-
Here are some adjectives to describe personality:
| prima || /ˈpɾimɐ/ || cousin (female)
 
|-
* Simpático/Simpática - Nice
| sobrinho || /so.ˈbɾi.ɲu/ || nephew
* Antipático/Antipática - Mean
|-
* Extrovertido/Extrovertida - Outgoing
| sobrinha || /so.ˈbɾi.ɲɐ/ || niece
* Introvertido/Introvertida - Shy
|-
* Inteligente - Intelligent
| neto || /ˈnɛ.tu/ || grandson
* Engraçado/Engraçada - Funny
|-
* Chato/Chata - Annoying
| neta || /ˈnɛ.tɐ/ || granddaughter
 
|-
Using these adjectives, let's create some phrases:
| marido || /mɐ.ˈɾi.du/ || husband
 
|-
* A minha irmã é simpática (My sister is nice);
| esposa || /ɨʃ.ˈpo.zɐ/ || wife
* O meu irmão é engraçado (My brother is funny);
|-
* O meu pai é inteligente (My father is intelligent).
| genro || /ˈʒẽ.ɾu/ || son-in-law
|-
| nora || /ˈno.ɾɐ/ || daughter-in-law
|-
| cunhado || /ku.ˈɲa.du/ || brother-in-law
|-
| cunhada || /ku.ˈɲa.dɐ/ || sister-in-law
|-
| padrasto || /pɐ.ˈdɾaʃ.tu/ || stepfather
|-
| madrasta || /mɐ.ˈdɾaʃ.tɐ/ || stepmother
|-
| enteado || /ẽ.ˈtɨ̃.du/ || stepson
|-
| enteada || /ẽ.ˈtɨ̃.dɐ/ || stepdaughter
|-
| sogro || /ˈso.ɡɾu/ || father-in-law
|-
| sogra || /ˈso.ɡɾɐ/ || mother-in-law
|}


It's time to practice!
== Examples ==


<blockquote>
Now that we have learned the vocabulary words for family members and their relationships, let's see some examples of how to use them in sentences. Pay close attention to the sentence structure and the correct use of these vocabulary words.
A minha irmã é extrovertida e engraçada. O meu irmão é chato e antipático. A minha mãe é inteligente e a minha avó é bonita. O meu avô é velho e simpático.
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English translation:
* Meu pai se chama João. (My father's name is João.)
* Ela é minha irmã mais nova. (She is my younger sister.)
* Nós temos três filhos. (We have three children.)
* O avô da Maria é muito engraçado. (Maria's grandfather is very funny.)
* Minha tia mora em São Paulo. (My aunt lives in São Paulo.)
* Meu primo é um ótimo cozinheiro. (My cousin is a great cook.)
* A sobrinha do Marcos está estudando medicina. (Marcos' niece is studying medicine.)
* A neta do casal é uma artista talentosa. (The couple's granddaughter is a talented artist.)
* Meu marido trabalha como engenheiro. (My husband works as an engineer.)
* A esposa do meu irmão é médica. (My brother's wife is a doctor.)


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Practice these sentences and try to create your own using the vocabulary words we have learned so far. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become with using them in conversations.
My sister is outgoing and funny. My brother is annoying and mean. My mother is intelligent and my grandmother is beautiful. My grandfather is old and nice.
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== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==
Congratulations on completing Unit 3 - Family and Descriptions! In this lesson, you have learned Portuguese vocabulary to describe family members and their relationships as well as how to describe people's appearances and personalities. Keep practicing and soon you will reach the next level!


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Congratulations! You have learned valuable vocabulary to describe family members and their relationships in Portuguese. Understanding these words will allow you to talk about your own family and understand others when they talk about theirs. Keep practicing and incorporating these words into your daily Portuguese conversations to further enhance your language skills.
==Sources==
* [https://ielanguages.com/portuguese-family.html Portuguese Family Members - ielanguages.com]
* [https://www.portuguesepod101.com/blog/2019/12/06/portuguese-family-words/ Your Guide to Talking About Family in Portuguese]
* [https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/family-in-portuguese How To Talk About Family In Portuguese]


In the next lesson, we will continue exploring the topic of family and descriptions by learning how to describe people's physical appearances. Stay tuned and keep up the great work!


<span link>Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Medical-Store|Medical Store]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Rooms|Rooms]].</span>
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==Sources==
* [https://ielanguages.com/portuguese-family.html Portuguese Family Members - ielanguages.com]
* [https://www.portuguesepod101.com/blog/2019/12/06/portuguese-family-words/ Your Guide to Talking About Family in Portuguese]
* [https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/family-in-portuguese How To Talk About Family In Portuguese]


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* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Movie-and-Theatre|Movie and Theatre]]
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to Unit 3 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course"! In this unit, we will focus on family and descriptions. In this specific lesson, we will learn vocabulary to describe family members and their relationships. Family is an important aspect of Portuguese culture, so mastering these vocabulary words will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and connect with Portuguese speakers.

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning some basic vocabulary words related to family members. These words will help you talk about your own family and understand others when they talk about theirs. Take your time to practice the pronunciation of each word and repeat them out loud to familiarize yourself with the sounds of the Portuguese language.

Immediate Family[edit | edit source]

In Portuguese, immediate family members are typically referred to as "família imediata". Here are some common words to describe immediate family members:

Portuguese Pronunciation English Translation
pai /paɪ/ father
mãe /mɐ̃j/ mother
filho /ˈfi.ɫu/ son
filha /ˈfi.ɫɐ/ daughter
irmão /iɾˈmɐ̃w̃/ brother
irmã /iɾˈmɐ̃/ sister
avô /ɐˈvo/ grandfather
avó /ɐˈvɔ/ grandmother

Extended Family[edit | edit source]

In addition to immediate family, there are also extended family members, or "família estendida". Here are some vocabulary words to describe extended family members:

Portuguese Pronunciation English Translation
tio /ˈtju/ uncle
tia /ˈtjɐ/ aunt
primo /ˈpɾimu/ cousin (male)
prima /ˈpɾimɐ/ cousin (female)
sobrinho /so.ˈbɾi.ɲu/ nephew
sobrinha /so.ˈbɾi.ɲɐ/ niece
neto /ˈnɛ.tu/ grandson
neta /ˈnɛ.tɐ/ granddaughter

Relationships[edit | edit source]

Now that we know the basic vocabulary for family members, let's learn how to describe their relationships. These words will help you understand how people are related to each other and allow you to talk about your own family tree. Here are some common words to describe relationships:

Portuguese Pronunciation English Translation
pai /paɪ/ father
mãe /mɐ̃j/ mother
filho /ˈfi.ɫu/ son
filha /ˈfi.ɫɐ/ daughter
irmão /iɾˈmɐ̃w̃/ brother
irmã /iɾˈmɐ̃/ sister
avô /ɐˈvo/ grandfather
avó /ɐˈvɔ/ grandmother
tio /ˈtju/ uncle
tia /ˈtjɐ/ aunt
primo /ˈpɾimu/ cousin (male)
prima /ˈpɾimɐ/ cousin (female)
sobrinho /so.ˈbɾi.ɲu/ nephew
sobrinha /so.ˈbɾi.ɲɐ/ niece
neto /ˈnɛ.tu/ grandson
neta /ˈnɛ.tɐ/ granddaughter
marido /mɐ.ˈɾi.du/ husband
esposa /ɨʃ.ˈpo.zɐ/ wife
genro /ˈʒẽ.ɾu/ son-in-law
nora /ˈno.ɾɐ/ daughter-in-law
cunhado /ku.ˈɲa.du/ brother-in-law
cunhada /ku.ˈɲa.dɐ/ sister-in-law
padrasto /pɐ.ˈdɾaʃ.tu/ stepfather
madrasta /mɐ.ˈdɾaʃ.tɐ/ stepmother
enteado /ẽ.ˈtɨ̃.du/ stepson
enteada /ẽ.ˈtɨ̃.dɐ/ stepdaughter
sogro /ˈso.ɡɾu/ father-in-law
sogra /ˈso.ɡɾɐ/ mother-in-law

Examples[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned the vocabulary words for family members and their relationships, let's see some examples of how to use them in sentences. Pay close attention to the sentence structure and the correct use of these vocabulary words.

  • Meu pai se chama João. (My father's name is João.)
  • Ela é minha irmã mais nova. (She is my younger sister.)
  • Nós temos três filhos. (We have three children.)
  • O avô da Maria é muito engraçado. (Maria's grandfather is very funny.)
  • Minha tia mora em São Paulo. (My aunt lives in São Paulo.)
  • Meu primo é um ótimo cozinheiro. (My cousin is a great cook.)
  • A sobrinha do Marcos está estudando medicina. (Marcos' niece is studying medicine.)
  • A neta do casal é uma artista talentosa. (The couple's granddaughter is a talented artist.)
  • Meu marido trabalha como engenheiro. (My husband works as an engineer.)
  • A esposa do meu irmão é médica. (My brother's wife is a doctor.)

Practice these sentences and try to create your own using the vocabulary words we have learned so far. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become with using them in conversations.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have learned valuable vocabulary to describe family members and their relationships in Portuguese. Understanding these words will allow you to talk about your own family and understand others when they talk about theirs. Keep practicing and incorporating these words into your daily Portuguese conversations to further enhance your language skills.

In the next lesson, we will continue exploring the topic of family and descriptions by learning how to describe people's physical appearances. Stay tuned and keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Portuguese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Unit 1: Greetings and Basic Phrases


Unit 2: Verbs - Present Tense


Unit 3: Family and Descriptions


Unit 4: Verbs - Future and Conditional Tenses


Unit 5: Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Cultures


Unit 6: Food and Drink


Unit 7: Verbs - Past Tense


Unit 8: Travel and Transportation


Unit 9: Indefinite Pronouns and Prepositions


Unit 10: Health and Emergencies

Videos[edit | edit source]

Family Members / Relatives in Brazilian Portuguese - Vocabulary ...[edit | edit source]

How to Talk about Your Family in Portuguese? - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Family Vocabulary in Portuguese - Portuguese lesson - YouTube[edit | edit source]

The family in European Portuguese. Vocabulary ...[edit | edit source]

European Portuguese - Lesson 7 - Family Members - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]



Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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