irmão
everyday, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "brother" is irmão. Young people say mano to a friend and a close brother, and cara means "dude" or "guy".
Meaning: male sibling or close friend (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| irmão | everyday, Brazil |
| Mano | casual, Brazil |
| Cara | casual, Brazil |
Irmão is a sibling. Mano is slang for a brother or a close male friend, and it is especially common in São Paulo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural irmãos can mean "brothers" or "siblings" of mixed sexes.
Did you know?
- Mano is short for irmão and became a typical form of address in the urban culture of São Paulo.
Examples in context
- Meu irmão mora em Recife.My brother lives in Recife.
- Fala, mano, tudo bem?Hey, bro, how are you?
- Esse cara é meu amigo.This guy is my friend.
Example conversation
Two friends, Kauã and Felipe, meet in a street in São Paulo.
- KauãFala, mano!Hey, bro!
- FelipeE aí, tudo certo?What's up, all good?
- KauãTudo, e o seu irmão?Good, and your brother?
