lua de mel

honeymoon

Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation

/ˈlu.ɐ dɨ ˈmɛl/

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Cultural Note

Literally 'moon of honey,' this calque exists in many European languages. Popular honeymoon destinations for Portuguese couples include the Azores, Madeira, and Brazil. Brazilian couples often choose destinations like Fernando de Noronha, the northeast coast, or Portugal itself.

📝 Example Sentences

Vamos passar a lua de mel na Madeira.

We are going to spend our honeymoon in Madeira.

A lua de mel deles foi no Brasil.

Their honeymoon was in Brazil.

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