parente
relative; family member
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pɐˈɾẽ.tɨ/
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Cultural Note
False friend alert: 'parente' in Portuguese means 'relative,' not 'parent' (which is 'pai' or 'mãe'). The plural 'parentes' refers to relatives in general. In Portuguese-speaking countries, family gatherings with parentes are major social events, especially during holidays like Christmas (Natal) and Easter (Páscoa).
📝 Example Sentences
Tenho muitos parentes no norte de Portugal.
I have many relatives in northern Portugal.
Ela é parente afastada da minha mãe.
She is a distant relative of my mother.
Os parentes vieram todos para o Natal.
All the relatives came for Christmas.