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.

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