When talking about your family in Portuguese, a very important word to know is avó. This word directly translates to "grandmother" in English. It's used to refer to your father's or mother's mother.

It's an essential term for discussing family relationships and is used in everyday conversation. Remember that the stress is on the last 'o', making it sound like "ah-VOH." Knowing this word will help you describe your family members accurately.

نکته جالب

The 'v' in 'avó' comes from the Latin 'avia'. In Old Portuguese, it was 'avoo', which evolved to 'avó'.

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

Minha avó faz bolos deliciosos.

My grandmother makes delicious cakes.

2

Eu visito minha avó todo fim de semana.

I visit my grandmother every weekend.

3

A avó do João é muito gentil.

João's grandmother is very kind.

4

Minha avó me contou muitas histórias.

My grandmother told me many stories.

5

Ela se parece muito com a avó dela.

She looks a lot like her grandmother.

6

A avó gosta de jardinagem.

Grandmother likes gardening.

7

Eles foram passar as férias na casa da avó.

They went to spend the holidays at grandmother's house.

8

Minha avó me ensinou a cozinhar.

My grandmother taught me how to cook.

1

A minha avó, apesar da idade avançada, mantém-se sempre atualizada com as últimas tecnologias, usando um tablet para ler as notícias e fazer videochamadas com a família, demonstrando uma capacidade notável de adaptação e curiosidade intelectual.

My grandmother, despite her advanced age, always stays updated with the latest technologies, using a tablet to read the news and make video calls with the family, demonstrating a remarkable capacity for adaptation and intellectual curiosity.

Emphasis on 'apesar da idade avançada' (despite her advanced age) and use of gerunds ('usando', 'demonstrando').

2

Cresci a ouvir as histórias da minha avó sobre a sua juventude na aldeia, relatos cheios de sabedoria popular e de um Portugal que já não existe, transmitindo-me um profundo respeito pelas nossas raízes e tradições ancestrais.

I grew up listening to my grandmother's stories about her youth in the village, tales full of popular wisdom and of a Portugal that no longer exists, imparting to me a deep respect for our roots and ancestral traditions.

Use of 'Cresci a ouvir' (I grew up listening) and descriptive phrases like 'relatos cheios de sabedoria popular'.

3

Quando a minha avó chegou, a casa encheu-se de um aroma reconfortante de bolo caseiro e da sua voz suave, que sempre trazia consigo uma sensação de paz e segurança, transformando o ambiente familiar.

When my grandmother arrived, the house filled with a comforting aroma of homemade cake and her gentle voice, which always brought with it a sense of peace and security, transforming the family atmosphere.

Imperfect tense ('encheu-se', 'trazia') for ongoing actions and descriptive adjectives ('reconfortante', 'suave').

4

A avó era o pilar da família, a confidente de todos os segredos e a arquiteta das reconciliações, exercendo uma influência discreta mas poderosa sobre as dinâmicas internas, sempre com uma palavra de conforto e um conselho sensato.

Grandmother was the pillar of the family, the confidante of all secrets and the architect of reconciliations, exerting a discreet but powerful influence over internal dynamics, always with a word of comfort and wise advice.

Figurative language ('pilar da família', 'arquiteta das reconciliações') and use of gerund ('exercendo').

5

Lembro-me da minha avó no jardim, com as mãos na terra, cultivando flores e vegetais com uma paixão e um conhecimento transmitidos de geração em geração, um verdadeiro testemunho da sua ligação à natureza.

I remember my grandmother in the garden, with her hands in the soil, cultivating flowers and vegetables with a passion and knowledge passed down from generation to generation, a true testament to her connection with nature.

Use of 'Lembro-me de' (I remember) and passive voice ('transmitidos de geração em geração').

6

A sabedoria da minha avó não vinha dos livros, mas sim de uma vida de experiências e desafios superados, uma sabedoria prática que ela partilhava com uma simplicidade desarmante e um sorriso que acalmava qualquer tempestade.

My grandmother's wisdom didn't come from books, but rather from a life of experiences and overcome challenges, a practical wisdom that she shared with disarming simplicity and a smile that calmed any storm.

Contrast between 'não vinha dos livros, mas sim de' and metaphorical language ('acalma qualquer tempestade').

7

Mesmo com a saúde já debilitada, a avó fazia questão de preparar a ceia de Natal para toda a família, um gesto de amor e resiliência que sublinhava a importância da união e da tradição na nossa cultura, mostrando a sua força interior.

Even with her health already debilitated, grandmother insisted on preparing Christmas dinner for the whole family, a gesture of love and resilience that underlined the importance of unity and tradition in our culture, showing her inner strength.

Use of 'Mesmo com' (even with) and 'fazer questão de' (to insist on doing something).

8

A ausência da minha avó deixou um vazio imenso na nossa família, mas as suas memórias e os seus ensinamentos continuam a guiar-nos, uma herança intangível que se manifesta em cada gesto de bondade e em cada história partilhada à mesa.

My grandmother's absence left an immense void in our family, but her memories and teachings continue to guide us, an intangible heritage that manifests itself in every gesture of kindness and in every story shared at the table.

Use of 'deixou um vazio' (left a void) and metaphorical language ('herança intangível').

ترکیب‌های رایج

minha avó my grandmother
nossa avó our grandmother
a avó dela her grandmother
avó materna maternal grandmother
avó paterna paternal grandmother
casa da avó grandmother's house
presente para a avó gift for grandmother
visitar a avó to visit grandmother
beijo da avó grandmother's kiss
histórias da avó grandmother's stories

عبارات رایج

Minha avó faz os melhores bolos.

My grandmother makes the best cakes.

Vou visitar a minha avó no fim de semana.

I'm going to visit my grandmother on the weekend.

Ela é a avó mais carinhosa do mundo.

She is the most affectionate grandmother in the world.

A avó dela mora em Portugal.

Her grandmother lives in Portugal.

Perguntei à avó sobre a receita antiga.

I asked grandmother about the old recipe.

Minha avó sempre me conta histórias interessantes.

My grandmother always tells me interesting stories.

Comemos na casa da avó todos os domingos.

We eat at grandmother's house every Sunday.

Ele tem duas avós.

He has two grandmothers.

A avó dela é muito gentil.

Her grandmother is very kind.

A avó deu-lhe um presente.

The grandmother gave him a gift.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

Avô Grandfather
Neto Grandson
Neta Granddaughter
Avós Grandparents (plural)

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Imagine an 'Avó' (grandmother) saying 'Ah, Voh!' as she happily greets her grandchild.

تداعی تصویری

Picture a warm, loving grandmother knitting a cozy blanket, her hands moving rhythmically with the yarn. Associate the sound of 'Avó' with the gentle click of knitting needles.

شبکه واژگان

avô (grandfather) mãe (mother) pai (father) filho (son) neta (granddaughter)

چالش

Describe your grandmother in three simple Portuguese sentences. For example: 'Minha avó é muito gentil. Ela gosta de cozinhar. Eu amo minha avó.'

ریشه کلمه

Latin

معنای اصلی: grandmother, old woman

Indo-European (Romance)

بافت فرهنگی

In Portuguese-speaking cultures, grandmothers (avós) often play a central and respected role in the family. They are frequently involved in raising grandchildren and are seen as a source of wisdom and tradition. It's common for grandchildren to have a very close bond with their 'avó'.

خودت رو بسنج 6 سوال

multiple choice A2

Choose the correct translation for 'grandmother'.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Avó

In Portuguese, 'Avó' means grandmother. 'Avô' is grandfather, 'Mãe' is mother, and 'Pai' is father.

multiple choice A2

Which sentence correctly uses 'Avó'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Minha avó é muito legal. (My grandmother is very nice.)

The word 'avó' is feminine, so it should be used with feminine possessive pronouns like 'minha' and feminine articles like 'a'. The other options either use the masculine 'avô' or incorrect gender agreement.

multiple choice A2

What is the masculine equivalent of 'Avó'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Avô

The masculine equivalent of 'Avó' (grandmother) is 'Avô' (grandfather).

true false A2

'Avó' refers to a female grandparent.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: درست

'Avó' specifically means grandmother, which is a female grandparent.

true false A2

The plural form of 'Avó' is 'Avôs'.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

The plural form of 'Avó' (grandmother) is 'Avós'. 'Avôs' is the plural of 'Avô' (grandfather) or can be used to refer to grandparents in general.

true false A2

You can use 'Avó' to describe a male grandparent.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

'Avó' is exclusively used for a female grandparent (grandmother). For a male grandparent, you would use 'Avô'.

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