filha
daughter
Pronunciation
/ˈfi.ʎɐ/
Cultural Note
In Brazil, 'minha filha' is a very common way for older women to address younger women affectionately, even strangers. This reflects the warmth of Brazilian interpersonal relations. Many Portuguese surnames include 'Filho/Filha' to indicate lineage.
📝 Example Sentences
A nossa filha começou a andar hoje.
Our daughter started walking today.
Ela é a filha mais nova da família.
She is the youngest daughter in the family.
A filha deles é muito inteligente.
Their daughter is very intelligent.
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