linda família
/ˈlĩ.dɐ faˈmi.ljɐ/word by word
The English phrase "beautiful family" is translated into Portuguese as linda família.
The phrase is used to describe a family that is attractive or possesses lovely qualities. In informal contexts, calling a family Família Linda is a common way to express admiration.
Which one should you use?
While linda família is common, placing the adjective after the noun as família linda shifts the emphasis slightly toward the quality of being beautiful rather than the concept of the family itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In European Portuguese, the phrase família bonita can be used for both formal and informal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective linda must agree in gender with the feminine noun família.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlĩ.dɐ faˈmi.ljɐ/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use belo família, as this is grammatically incorrect. Because família is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine adjective bela.
Did you know?
- The word família comes from the Latin 'familia', which originally referred to the entire household including servants and slaves, not just blood relatives.
- In Brazil, people often use linda família as a caption for photos on social media, even when they are referring to a group of friends who feel like family.
- Because família is a collective noun, speakers can follow linda família with either a singular or plural verb depending on whether they are thinking of the unit or the individuals.
Examples in context
- Esta é uma linda família.This is a beautiful family.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use linda família in a basic sentence.Tatoeba #11353989 by Advanced, translation #8423435 by Ergulis
- Sua família é linda!Your family is beautiful!
- Que família esplêndida!What a splendid family!
- Adoro passar tempo com a minha família maravilhosa.I love spending time with my wonderful family.
- Vocês formam uma linda família.You all make a beautiful family.
- Eu vi uma linda família no parque.I saw a beautiful family in the park.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are looking at an old photo album.
- BeatrizOlha esta foto, Felipe!Look at this photo, Felipe!
- FelipeNossa, que linda família você tem.Wow, you have a beautiful family.
- BeatrizObrigada, eu amo todos eles.Thank you, I love them all.
- FelipeEles parecem muito felizes.They look very happy.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (linda, família) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries família, linda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
