Brother in law in Portuguese 🇧🇷

cunhado info.

Tips to remember the word:
• Think of "cunhado" as someone who “joins” families—in both languages, this person links you to another family.
• Notice the similarity with the word “cuddle” in English; while not a direct translation, imagine the warmth of a family member, helping you recall “cunhado.”

Explanations:
• "Cunhado" is used to refer to the brother of one’s spouse, that is, a brother-in-law.
• The word derives from family relationship terms in Portuguese and is specific to a sibling in one’s marital family.

Other words that mean the same thing:
• "Irmão do cônjuge" is a more descriptive—but less commonly used—alternative.

Alternate meanings or slang:
• In informal conversation, some groups may use "cunhado" humorously to refer to a friend or acquaintance who acts like family.
• Occasionally, online communities use "cunhado" to label someone who gives unsolicited, opinionated advice (often in political or social debates), though this is a context-specific, slang usage.

Examples of sentences:
• "Meu cunhado me ajudou com a mudança."
 Translation: "My brother-in-law helped me with the move."
• "Conversei com meu cunhado sobre os planos para o fim de semana."
 Translation: "I talked with my brother-in-law about the weekend plans."
• "Ela sempre conta com o apoio do cunhado nas decisões familiares."
 Translation: "She always counts on her brother-in-law's support in family decisions."

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