sobrinha
neutral, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "niece" is sobrinha. The word for "nephew" is sobrinho, and together they are sobrinhos.
Meaning: daughter of a sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| sobrinha | neutral, Brazil |
| sobrinho | nephew |
Aunts and uncles often use the word with a possessive: minha sobrinha. Close family also say sobrinha querida to mean "dear niece".
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending shows the gender, with -a for girls and -o for boys. If you talk about both nieces and nephews, the masculine plural sobrinhos is used.
Did you know?
- The related word for "uncle" is tio and for "aunt" is tia, which Brazilians also use for close family friends.
Examples in context
- Minha sobrinha tem cinco anos.My niece is five years old.
- Vou visitar meus sobrinhos.I will visit my nieces and nephews.
- A sobrinha dela mora em Recife.Her niece lives in Recife.
Example conversation
Tio Paulo shows a photo to his friend Marta.
- MartaQuem é essa menina?Who is this girl?
- PauloÉ minha sobrinha, a Clara.She is my niece, Clara.
- MartaQue linda!How pretty!
