colega
colleague, classmate
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ko.ˈlɛ.ɡɐ/
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Cultural Note
In Portuguese, 'colega' is gender-neutral in form but takes masculine or feminine articles: 'o colega' (male) or 'a colega' (female). In southern Brazil, 'colega' is also used casually to address anyone, much like 'mate.'
📝 Example Sentences
Meu colega de trabalho é muito simpático.
My work colleague is very friendly.
Ela é minha colega de faculdade.
She is my college classmate.
Os colegas organizaram uma festa surpresa.
The colleagues organized a surprise party.