miúdo
kid, child (PT-PT); small, tiny
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈmju.ðu/
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Cultural Note
In European Portuguese, 'miúdo/miúda' is the standard informal word for 'kid' or 'child,' used universally across Portugal. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'miúdo' only means 'small/tiny' and is never used for children (where 'criança,' 'garoto,' or 'moleque' are used). This is one of the most common everyday vocabulary differences between BR and PT.
📝 Example Sentences
Os miúdos estão na escola.
The kids are at school.
Aquela miúda é muito gira.
That girl is really cute.
Quando era miúdo, adorava jogar à bola.
When I was a kid, I loved playing football.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | miúdas |
| masculine_plural | miúdos |
| feminine_singular | miúda |
| masculine_singular | miúdo |