Essential family vocabulary

Essential Family Vocabulary in Portuguese

Family is the heart of Brazilian culture. If you are learning Portuguese, mastering how to name your relatives is one of the most important steps to having real conversations. In this guide, you will learn the names of family members, hear the correct pronunciation, and practice with interactive tools.

1. Immediate Family

These are the people you probably interact with the most. Pay attention to the masculine and feminine endings:

• Pai 🎧 (Father)
• Mãe 🎧 (Mother)
• Irmão 🎧 (Brother)
• Irmã 🎧 (Sister)
• Filho 🎧 (Son)
• Filha 🎧 (Daughter)

💡 Pro-Tip: In Portuguese, we use "Pais" to say "Parents". Don't confuse it with "Parentes", which actually means "Relatives" (uncles, cousins, etc.).

2. Extended Family

• Avô 🎧 (Grandfather)
• Avó 🎧 (Grandmother)
• Tio / Tia 🎧 (Uncle / Aunt)
• Primo / Prima 🎧 (Cousin)
• Sobrinho / Sobrinha 🎧 (Nephew / Niece)

Useful Phrases

1. My **mother** is Brazilian. → Minha **mãe** é brasileira.

2. Do you have **siblings**? → Você tem **irmãos**?

3. I'm visiting my **grandparents**. → Vou visitar meus **avós**.

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Interactive Family Tree

Hover or tap to see the English translation!

Avô Grandfather

Avó Grandmother

Pai Father

Mãe Mother

Filho Son

Filha Daughter

Practice with Flashcards!

Can you guess the Portuguese word? Flip the card to check!

My brother

Meu irmão

My aunt

Minha tia

The cousins

Os primos

Common Questions (FAQ)

How do I say "Step-father" in Portuguese?
The word is "Padrasto". For "Step-mother", use "Madrasta".

What is the plural of "Irmão"?
It's "Irmãos". Note that in Portuguese, the masculine plural often represents both genders (brothers and sisters together).

We hope this guide helps you connect with your Portuguese-speaking family and friends! What word would you like to learn next?