pedido de namoro
asking someone to be official / DTR (define the relationship)
Advanced Phrase
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Pronunciation
/pe.ˈdʒi.du dʒi na.ˈmo.ɾu/
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Cultural Note
The pedido de namoro is a uniquely Brazilian tradition — a formal moment where one person asks another 'Quer namorar comigo?' This is distinct from a marriage proposal and marks the transition from ficante to namorado(a). Elaborate pedidos with flowers, signs, and public settings are increasingly popular on social media.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele fez um pedido de namoro surpresa.
He made a surprise relationship proposal.
O pedido de namoro dela viralizou na internet.
Her relationship proposal went viral on the internet.