Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

irmão

Noun
eer-MAHN
Definition
A male sibling or a brother.
Examples
  • Meu irmão mais velho é muito inteligente. (My older brother is very intelligent.)
  • Ele sempre ajuda o irmão mais novo. (He always helps his younger brother.)
  • Que dia lindo para passar com o meu irmão! (What a beautiful day to spend with my brother!)
Meaning
The term ‘irmão’ is used in Portuguese to refer to a male sibling, indicating a familial relationship between brothers or a close bond in a non-biological sense.
Synonyms
  • fratello (Italian)
  • brother (English)
  • frère (French)