cunhado
brother-in-law
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/kuˈɲa.du/
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Cultural Note
In Portuguese-speaking cultures, the cunhado relationship is often close and informal. Brothers-in-law frequently become close friends, especially in Brazil where family social gatherings are frequent. The expression 'cunhadismo' in Brazilian anthropology refers to a historical indigenous practice of incorporating outsiders into the family through marriage ties.
📝 Example Sentences
O meu cunhado é muito divertido.
My brother-in-law is very funny.
Vamos ao futebol com o cunhado.
We're going to the football match with my brother-in-law.
O cunhado ajudou-nos com a mudança.
My brother-in-law helped us with the move.