aconchegante
cozy; snug; welcoming
Pronunciation
/ɐ.kõ.ʃe.ˈɡɐ̃.tʃi/
Cultural Note
This adjective does not change for gender, only for number. 'Aconchego' (the noun form) is a deeply Brazilian concept related to warmth, comfort, and emotional security in a home. The related verb 'aconchegar-se' means to snuggle up. In Portugal, 'acolhedor' is more commonly used for cozy.
📝 Example Sentences
A casa é pequena, mas muito aconchegante.
The house is small but very cozy.
Que quarto aconchegante!
What a cozy room!
Fizemos um cantinho aconchegante para ler.
We made a cozy little corner for reading.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | aconchegantes |
| masculine_plural | aconchegantes |
| feminine_singular | aconchegante |
| masculine_singular | aconchegante |
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