Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

noivo

Noun
/ˈnɔɪ.vu/
Definition
A man engaged to be married.
Examples
  • O noivo se apresentou à família da noiva antes do casamento.
  • At the wedding, the noivo looked dapper in his tailored suit.
  • Toda a família ajudou o noivo a planejar a lua de mel.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘noivo’ specifically refers to a male partner in a romantic engagement, typically in the context of preparing for marriage.
Synonyms
  • prometido
  • companheiro
  • esposo (in the context of soon to be husband)