noivar
to get engaged
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/noj.ˈvaʁ/
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Cultural Note
Noivar is the third stage in the Brazilian relationship ladder: ficar → namorar → noivar → casar. Engagements in Brazil often involve elaborate proposals and can last years. The Dia dos Namorados (June 12) is the most popular day for proposals.
📝 Example Sentences
Eles noivaram no Dia dos Namorados.
They got engaged on Valentine's Day.
Depois de três anos namorando, resolveram noivar.
After three years of dating, they decided to get engaged.