rainha
neutral, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "queen" is rainha. The word for "king" is rei, and the royal couple together are os reis.
Meaning: female monarch (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| rainha | neutral, Brazil |
| rei | king |
Besides monarchs, rainha is used for a beauty or carnival queen and for the chess piece. In Brazil rainha da bateria is a title in samba school parades.
How does it change in a sentence?
Rainha is feminine and the plural is rainhas. In chess the piece is also called dama in some places.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian carnival, the rainha de bateria leads the percussion section of a samba school.
Examples in context
- A rainha visitou o país.The queen visited the country.
- Ela é a rainha do baile.She is the queen of the ball.
- A rainha é a peça mais forte do xadrez.The queen is the strongest chess piece.
Example conversation
Tomás and his niece Laura play chess on a rainy afternoon.
- LauraVou mover minha rainha.I will move my queen.
- TomásCuidado com o meu bispo.Watch out for my bishop.
- LauraXeque!Check!
