aliança
wedding ring; alliance
Pronunciation
/ɐ.li.ˈɐ̃.sɐ/
Cultural Note
In Brazil, during the engagement, both partners wear an 'aliança de noivado' (engagement ring) on the right hand. At the wedding, the rings are moved to the left hand. In Portugal, the tradition varies by region, but wearing the wedding ring on the left hand is more common. The word 'aliança' itself means alliance, reflecting the partnership symbolism.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele colocou a aliança no dedo dela.
He placed the wedding ring on her finger.
As alianças foram gravadas com os nomes deles.
The wedding rings were engraved with their names.
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