parceiro
/paʁˈse(j).ɾu/masculine
In Portuguese, partner is translated as parceiro.
The word parceiro refers to a spouse, domestic partner or romantic partner. However, it is also very commonly used to describe a business partner or a teammate in a task or game. If you want to specify a business partner, you should use the phrase parceiro de negócios. To express the action of joining as a partner, you can use the verb associar-se.
Meaning: spouse, domestic, or romantic partner (noun)
Which one should you use?
While parceiro can be used for romantic relationships, it is frequently used for professional or collaborative contexts. For a more common way to refer to a long-term domestic partner or spouse in a romantic context, speakers often use companheiro or companheira.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, the words marido or esposa are commonly used to refer to a spouse or long-term partner.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is parceiro and the feminine form is parceira.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable: /paʁˈse(j).ɾu/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, parceiro is often used as a slang term similar to 'dude', 'mate' or 'buddy' when addressing a friend, regardless of any professional or romantic tie.
- While parceiro is neutral, using companheiro in some political contexts in Brazil can signal an affiliation with left-wing or labor movements.
- The word parceiro shares a common ancestor with the English word 'part', as both stem from the Latin 'pars', meaning 'a part' or 'a share'.
Examples in context
- O Tom é o parceiro da Mary.Tom is Mary's partner.This sentence shows how to identify someone's partner using parceiro.Tatoeba #7239186 by Ricardo14, translation #6660320 by CK
- Eu tenho um parceiro de negócios.I have a business partner.This sentence demonstrates the phrase for a business partner using parceiro.Tatoeba #6579923 by heo598, translation #2358671 by CK
- Eu não estou procurando um parceiro.I'm not looking for a partner.This sentence shows the use of parceiro in a negative context.Tatoeba #2603639 by alexmarcelo, translation #2542392 by CK
- O meu parceiro de negócios é muito competente.My business partner is very competent.
- A minha cara metade faz-me muito feliz.My better half makes me very happy.
- Meu namorado é o amor da minha vida.My boyfriend is the love of my life.
- Minha companheira me apoia em todas as decisões.My partner supports me in all decisions.
- Meu amigo é meu parceiro na vida.My friend is my partner in life.
- A minha esposa é o meu apoio incondicional.My wife is my unconditional support.
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Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are talking about a party invitation.
- RodrigoVocê pode levar seu parceiro à festa?Can you bring your partner to the party?
- MarianaSim, ele adoraria ir conosco.Yes, he would love to go with us.
- RodrigoQue ótimo, será um prazer conhecê-lo.That's great, it will be a pleasure to meet him.
- MarianaO meu parceiro também quer te conhecer.My partner also wants to meet you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “partner” translations and entries parceiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries parceiro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
