noivo
fiancé; groom
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈnoj.vu/
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Cultural Note
'Noivo' serves double duty: it means both 'fiancé' (during the engagement) and 'groom' (at the wedding). Context clarifies the meaning. In Brazil, the plural 'os noivos' refers to the couple (bride and groom) together.
📝 Example Sentences
O noivo estava muito nervoso na cerimónia.
The groom was very nervous at the ceremony.
O meu noivo pediu-me em casamento ontem.
My fiancé proposed to me yesterday.
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