Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sobrinho

noun
so-BREEN-yo
Definition
A nephew or a younger male relative in the family.
Examples
  • Meu sobrinho é muito inteligente. (My nephew is very smart.)
  • Estou levando meu sobrinho ao parque hoje. (I am taking my nephew to the park today.)
Meaning
In family terms, a sobrinho is a son of your brother or sister, or the son of your spouse’s sibling.
Synonyms
  • filho do irmão (son of the brother)
  • filho da irmã (son of the sister)