monogamia
/mo.no.ɡaˈmi.ɐ/feminine
The English word monogamy is translated into Portuguese as monogamia.
monogamia is a noun used to describe a permanent pair bond between two beings.
Meaning: permanent pair bond between two beings (noun)
Which one should you use?
monogamia specifically refers to a bond between two individuals, whereas poligamia is the term used when referring to multiple partners.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun monogamia is feminine. Because of this, any adjectives that accompany it must also be in the feminine form, such as in the phrase monogamia estrita.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /mo.no.ɡaˈmi.ɐ/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the concept of monogamia is so central to the legal system that the law often refuses to recognize family unions based on polyamorous agreements, even when all parties are consenting adults.
- The suffix '-gamia' found in monogamia is also used in the biological term gametófito, linking the concept of marriage to the fusion of reproductive cells.
- In the classic literature of Machado de Assis, monogamia is frequently used not as a romantic ideal, but as a tool to expose the social hypocrisy of the 19th-century Brazilian elite.
Examples in context
- Você acredita em monogamia?Do you believe in monogamy?This example shows how to ask a question regarding a belief in monogamia.Tatoeba #7834976 by piterkeo, translation #2237854 by CK
- Bigamia é ter uma esposa demais. Monogamia dá no mesmo.Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same.This example uses monogamia in a comparison regarding the concept of bigamy.Tatoeba #3516755 by carlosalberto, translation #1786901 by inastar
- A monogamia é um valor importante para muitas pessoas.Monogamy is an important value for many people.
- A construção de uma união monogâmica é baseada na confiança mútua.Building a monogamous union is based on mutual trust.
- A monogamia é um compromisso sério.Monogamy is a serious commitment.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are discussing their relationship values in a cafe.
- FelipeMariana, o que você pensa sobre a monogamia?Mariana, what do you think about monogamy?
- MarianaEu acho que a monogamia funciona para mim.I think monogamy works for me.
- FelipeEu também valorizo muito esse modelo.I also value this model very much.
- MarianaQue bom que concordamos, Felipe.I'm glad we agree, Felipe.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “monogamy” translations and entries monogamia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
