enteado
stepson
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ẽˈtja.du/
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Cultural Note
Blended families (famílias recompostas) are increasingly common in Portuguese-speaking countries. The word 'enteado' comes from the Latin 'ante natus' (born before), referring to children born before the current marriage. Modern Portuguese society is generally accepting of blended families, though traditional family structures remain the cultural ideal.
📝 Example Sentences
O enteado dele tem doze anos.
His stepson is twelve years old.
Ele trata o enteado como se fosse filho.
He treats his stepson as if he were his own son.
O enteado adaptou-se bem à nova família.
The stepson adapted well to the new family.