raízes
The English phrase roots is translated into Portuguese as raízes.
The word raízes can be used to refer to ancestors, cultural origins or family heritage, functioning metaphorically just as it does in English. In Portugal, you may encounter the specific expressions raízes tradicionais to refer to traditional roots or raízes locais to refer to local roots.
Meaning: ancestors (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
raízes is the plural form of raiz, which literally means 'root'.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for the 'root' of a word in a linguistic sense, Portuguese speakers use the term radical rather than raiz.
- In some Brazilian Portuguese dialects, the term raiz can be used as a slang adjective to describe something or someone that is 'old school' or 'authentic'.
- In Portuguese, the word raízes is used in the phrase arrancar pelas raízes, which means to eliminate a problem completely and permanently rather than just treating the symptoms.
Examples in context
- Encontre as raízes da equação.Find the roots of the equation.This sentence shows how to use raízes in a mathematical context regarding an equation.Tatoeba #11979187 by ajdavidl, translation #7778218 by Hybrid
- As raízes ligam a árvore ao solo.The roots connect the tree to the ground.This sentence demonstrates the use of raízes when describing how a tree connects to the ground.Tatoeba #8141520 by lucasmg123, translation #4328921 by AlanF_US
- Nossos momentos felizes têm raízes, não os esquecemos facilmente.Our happy moments have roots, we don't easily forget them.This sentence illustrates the metaphorical use of raízes in relation to happy moments.Tatoeba #8913348 by carlosalberto, translation #8913359 by carlosalberto
- As raízes do movimento estão profundamente enraizadas na história nacionalThe roots of the movement are deeply rooted in national history
- O respeito pelas origens culturais é fundamentalRespecting cultural origins is crucial
- Muito orgulho do meu berço nordestinoI'm very proud of my Northeastern cradle
- As raízes da família foram mantidas vivas ao longo das gerações.The family roots have been kept alive through generations.
- O respeito pelas origens culturais é uma maneira de preservar a identidade nacional.Respecting cultural origins is a way to preserve national identity.
- A literatura brasileira tem suas bases nos movimentos modernistas do século XX.Brazilian literature has its roots in the 20th-century modernist movements.
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Example conversation
Rodrigo and Camila are talking about their family history in a café.
- RodrigoVocê conhece bem as suas raízes?Do you know your roots well?
- CamilaSim, eu pesquisei muito sobre as minhas raízes.Yes, I researched my roots a lot.
- RodrigoÉ importante entender de onde viemos.It is important to understand where we come from.
- CamilaCom certeza, Rodrigo.For sure, Rodrigo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
