bisavó
The English phrase "great grandma" is translated into Portuguese as bisavó.
bisavó is used to refer to the mother of one's grandmother or grandfather.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed with the prefix bi-, which means "twice" or "double", indicating the second generation of descent beyond the grandparents.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form of bisavó is bisavô, which is used when referring to a great grandfather.
Did you know?
- The transition from bisavó to the next generation involves a jump to tataravó, a word that sounds nothing like the previous terms.
- While bisavó is the official term, many Brazilians use the affectionate nickname vovó for their great-grandmothers to simplify the relationship.
- The word bisavó contains a hidden connection to the word 'bis' in Portuguese, which can also mean 'encore' or 'repetition' in a musical context.
Examples in context
- Olá, minha bisavó. Como a senhora está hoje?Hello, my great grandma. How are you today?
- Minha bisavó era muito gentil.My great grandma was very kind.
- Eu tenho uma foto da minha bisavó.I have a photo of my great grandma.
- A bisavó dela mora no interior.Her great grandma lives in the countryside.
Example conversation
Mariana and Rodrigo are looking at an old family photo album.
- MarianaQuem é esta senhora, Rodrigo?Who is this lady, Rodrigo?
- RodrigoÉ a minha bisavó.It is my great grandma.
- MarianaEla parece ser muito elegante.She looks very elegant.
- RodrigoSim, ela sempre foi muito elegante.Yes, she was always very elegant.
