alma gémea
Portugal, feminine
The English phrase soulmate is translated into Portuguese as alma gémea. It is also spelled alma gêmea.
Meaning: Someone with whom one has a special connection (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| alma gémea | Portugal, feminine |
| alma gêmea | Brazil, feminine, alternative form |
The term refers to someone with whom one has a special connection.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of alma (soul) and gémea (twin/female twin).
Which one should you use?
There are two standard spellings depending on the region: alma gémea and alma gêmea.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the standard form is alma gémea. In Brazil, the standard form is alma gêmea. Additionally, in Brazilian Portuguese, the term Meia Laranja is used to refer to a soulmate or significant other.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural almas gémeas, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, calling someone your meia laranja is often considered more playful and less heavy than the spiritual alma gêmea.
- The word alma is a doublet of the English 'animal', as both stem from the same Latin root relating to 'soul' and 'breath'.
- The phrase alma gémea uses the word gémea, which specifically implies a female twin, even when referring to a male soulmate.
Examples in context
- Tom não é minha alma gêmea.Tom is not my soulmate.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is not your alma gêmea.Tatoeba #12193958 by Advanced, translation #7633249 by mervert1
- Leila encontrou sua alma gêmea.Layla found her soulmate.This sentence is useful for describing someone who found their alma gêmea.Tatoeba #6104264 by carlosalberto, translation #6103658 by OsoHombre
- Layla achou que tinha encontrado sua alma gêmea.Layla thought she found her soulmate.This sentence is useful for describing a person who thought they had found their alma gêmea.Tatoeba #10166914 by DavidDias, translation #6327525 by OsoHombre
- Conheci minha alma gémea há muitos anos.I met my soulmate many years ago.
- Ele é o amor da minha vida.He is the love of my life.
- Finalmente encontrei minha meia laranja.I finally found my soulmate.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new person in their lives at a café.
- CamilaAcho que finalmente encontrei a minha alma gémea.I think I finally found my soulmate.
- GabrielEstás a falar de um novo namorado?Are you talking about a new boyfriend?
- CamilaSim, ele é a minha alma gémea.Yes, he is my soulmate.
- GabrielFico muito feliz por ti, Camila.I am very happy for you, Camila.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soulmate” translations and entries alma gémea, alma gêmea, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
