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A2 noun #700 پرکاربردترین 10 دقیقه مطالعه

pais

رتبه 700

At the A1 level, the word 'pais' is introduced as part of the basic family vocabulary. Learners focus on the simple identification of family members. You learn that 'pai' is father and 'mãe' is mother, and when you want to talk about both together, you use 'pais'. The focus is on simple possessives like 'meus pais' (my parents) and 'seus pais' (your parents). At this stage, the most important thing is to avoid the confusion with 'país' (country) by noticing the lack of an accent mark. You will use 'pais' in very basic sentences like 'Eu amo meus pais' or 'Meus pais moram em Londres'. The goal is simply to recognize the word and use it in the plural masculine form. You should also learn that 'pais' is a plural noun, so the verb that follows must be in the plural form (e.g., 'meus pais são' instead of 'meus pais é'). This level is about building the foundation of family-related nouns.

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'pais' in more descriptive and functional contexts. You move beyond simple identification to describing your parents' professions, ages, and characteristics. You will learn to use 'pais' with a wider range of verbs and prepositions, such as 'Vou para a casa dos meus pais' (I am going to my parents' house) or 'Trabalho com meus pais' (I work with my parents). This is also the stage where you must strictly distinguish 'pais' from the false cognate 'parentes' (relatives). You will encounter 'pais' in school-related vocabulary, like 'reunião de pais'. You should be able to ask others about their parents using 'Como estão seus pais?' and respond to similar questions. The A2 learner should also be comfortable with the phonetic difference between the short 'pais' and the longer, accented 'país'. You will start to see 'pais' in short stories and basic news articles about family life.

At the B1 level, 'pais' is used in more complex narrative and social contexts. You will discuss the relationship between parents and children, parental responsibilities, and family traditions. You might use 'pais' in the subjunctive mood, such as 'Meus pais querem que eu estude mais' (My parents want me to study more). You will also begin to understand the cultural nuances of the word, such as the slang terms 'velhos' or 'coroas' used in informal Brazilian Portuguese. At this level, you should be able to talk about your parents' influence on your life and your future plans involving them. You will encounter the word in more varied media, including podcasts and movies, where the speed of speech might make it harder to distinguish from 'país', requiring better listening skills. You will also learn about 'pais adotivos' (adoptive parents) and other variations of the parental unit.

At the B2 level, you use 'pais' to discuss abstract concepts and social issues. This includes topics like 'educação dos pais' (parental education), 'direitos dos pais' (parents' rights), and the changing role of parents in modern society. You will be able to read and understand articles that use 'pais' in a sociological or psychological context. You will also learn more formal synonyms like 'progenitores' and understand when to use them (e.g., in legal or medical contexts). Your ability to use 'pais' in complex sentence structures, including passive voice and advanced relative clauses, will be expected. For example: 'Os pais, cujos filhos estão na escola, foram convidados para o evento.' You will also explore the use of 'pais' in literature and more formal speeches, where the word might carry more weight or symbolic meaning.

At the C1 level, 'pais' is used with full native-like nuance. You can participate in deep discussions about parenting styles, the impact of 'pais' on child development, and the legal intricacies of 'poder familiar'. You will understand subtle emotional undertones when the word is used in different contexts. You will be able to use and understand idiomatic expressions and proverbs involving 'pais' or 'pai' (like 'De tal pai, tal filho') with ease. Your writing will reflect a sophisticated use of the word, alternating between 'pais', 'progenitores', and other related terms to avoid repetition and maintain a high register. You will also be aware of regional differences in how 'pais' is perceived and used across the various Portuguese-speaking countries, from Angola to Portugal to Brazil.

At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of the word 'pais' and its place in the Portuguese language. You can analyze the word's etymology from Latin 'patres' and its evolution in Romance languages. You can use the word in highly specialized fields, such as family law, developmental psychology, or classical literature, with perfect precision. You are capable of detecting and using the word in irony, sarcasm, or poetic metaphor. You understand the deepest cultural implications of the word in different Lusophone societies and can navigate any conversation, no matter how complex or technical, involving the concept of 'pais'. At this level, the word is no longer just a vocabulary item but a tool for sophisticated expression and cultural analysis.

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

pais در ۳۰ ثانیه

'Pais' means 'parents' (mother and father).
It is the plural of 'pai' (father).
Do not confuse it with 'país' (country).
It is a masculine plural noun.

The Portuguese word pais is a fundamental noun that every learner must master early in their journey. At its core, it is the plural form of pai (father), but its primary function in daily conversation is to serve as the collective term for 'parents'—referring to both the mother and the father. This linguistic phenomenon is common in Romance languages, where the masculine plural acts as the default gender-neutral term for a mixed group. Understanding pais requires more than just knowing a translation; it requires an understanding of the Lusophone family structure and the specific phonetic traps that can lead to confusion with other similar-looking words.

Grammatical Gender: In Portuguese, when you have a mother (mãe) and a father (pai), the resulting plural is always masculine: os pais. This does not mean 'the fathers' in a literal sense unless the context specifically refers to two male parents. In a general context, it is the direct equivalent of the English 'parents'.

Os meus pais viajaram para Portugal ontem para visitar a família.

One of the most critical distinctions to make is between pais (parents) and país (country). The presence of the acute accent on the 'i' in país changes the pronunciation from a single syllable diphthong /pajs/ to a two-syllable word /pa.ˈis/. Forgetting this accent in writing or mispronouncing it in speech can lead to significant misunderstandings, such as telling someone your 'countries' are coming for dinner instead of your 'parents'. Furthermore, learners must be wary of the false cognate parentes, which in Portuguese means 'relatives' (uncles, cousins, grandparents) rather than 'parents'.

Social Usage: The word is used in formal documents, school settings (reunião de pais), and casual conversations. It carries a tone of respect and foundational importance in Brazilian and Portuguese cultures, where family ties are often the central pillar of social life. Whether you are introducing them to friends or discussing legal guardianship, pais is the indispensable term.

A escola convocou todos os pais para uma conversa importante sobre o desempenho dos alunos.

In more formal or biological contexts, you might encounter the word progenitores, but this is largely reserved for legal papers or scientific discussions. In everyday life, from the moment a child learns to speak until adulthood, pais remains the standard. It is also worth noting that in the modern era, the term is increasingly used to encompass same-sex couples (dois pais or duas mães), though the collective plural pais still remains the most common way to refer to the parental unit as a whole.

Using pais correctly in a sentence involves more than just pluralizing a noun; it requires attention to possessive adjectives and article agreement. Because pais is masculine and plural, any word modifying it must also be masculine and plural. For example, 'my parents' becomes meus pais, and 'the parents' becomes os pais. In Portuguese, it is very common to use the definite article before the possessive adjective, so you will often hear os meus pais or os seus pais.

Possessive Agreement: Always ensure your possessives match the gender and number: meus pais (my parents), teus pais (your parents - informal), seus pais (your/their parents), nossos pais (our parents).

Você já apresentou seu namorado para os seus pais?

When discussing actions performed by parents, the verb must also agree with the plural subject. For instance, 'My parents live in Brazil' translates to Meus pais moram no Brasil. Note the 'm' at the end of the verb moram, indicating the third-person plural. This is a common area where beginners make mistakes, often using the singular form of the verb because they are thinking of 'family' as a singular unit, but pais is strictly plural.

Common Verb Pairings: Common verbs used with pais include visitar (to visit), ajudar (to help), ouvir (to listen to), and respeitar (to respect). Example: É importante respeitar os pais.

Muitos jovens hoje em dia ainda moram com os pais devido ao alto custo de vida.

In more complex sentences, pais can be the object of a preposition. For example, 'I bought a gift for my parents' is Comprei um presente para os meus pais. Or 'I am like my parents' is Eu sou como os meus pais. Notice how the definite article os almost always accompanies the word in these structures, providing a smoother, more natural flow to the sentence. Mastering these small functional words around pais is what elevates your Portuguese from a basic level to a more conversational A2/B1 level.

The word pais is omnipresent in Portuguese-speaking societies. You will hear it in the most intimate settings, like a dinner table conversation, as well as in the most formal environments, such as a courtroom or a school auditorium. In Brazil and Portugal, family is often the center of the social universe, meaning that discussions about one's parents are frequent and culturally significant. If you are watching a Brazilian soap opera (telenovela), you will hear pais mentioned in almost every episode, usually involving drama, inheritance, or family secrets.

Educational Context: In schools, the phrase reunião de pais e mestres (parent-teacher meeting) is a staple. Teachers will often address the group as 'Senhores pais' (Dear parents) to maintain a level of formal respect. You will also see signs that say 'Entrada permitida apenas para pais e alunos'.

A diretora enviou um comunicado aos pais sobre o novo horário das aulas.

In the workplace, colleagues might ask about each other's parents as a sign of friendliness: Como estão os seus pais? (How are your parents?). This is a standard polite inquiry. In medical settings, a doctor might ask about the health history of your parents: Seus pais têm histórico de pressão alta? (Do your parents have a history of high blood pressure?). In these contexts, the word is used purely as a biological and social identifier.

Legal and Official Use: On official forms, such as passport applications or birth certificates, you will see the field Filiação, which asks for the names of your pais. In legal disputes, the term poder familiar refers to the rights and duties of the parents.

No formulário, você deve preencher o nome completo dos seus pais.

Finally, in religious contexts, especially in Catholic-dominant countries like Brazil and Portugal, the concept of 'pais' is often linked to the Fourth Commandment ('Honrar pai e mãe'). Sermons and religious teachings frequently use the word pais to discuss the moral structure of the family. Whether in a church, a school, or a doctor's office, the word pais is the thread that connects the individual to their origin and social responsibility.

The most frequent and arguably most embarrassing mistake for English speakers learning Portuguese is confusing pais (parents) with país (country). This is a classic 'accent mark' error. In Portuguese, the accent mark isn't just a decoration; it changes the entire meaning and pronunciation of the word. Pais is a monosyllable (or a diphthong depending on the dialect), pronounced like 'pice' (rhyming with 'nice' but with a 'p'). País, however, has two syllables: pa-ÍS, with the stress heavily on the 'i'.

The Accent Trap: Mistake: Eu amo o meu pais. (I love my parents? No, this sounds like a broken sentence about countries). Correct: Eu amo o meu país (I love my country) OR Eu amo os meus pais (I love my parents).

Cuidado: Não confunda pais (parents) com país (country). A acentuação muda tudo!

Another major pitfall is the false cognate parentes. In English, 'parents' means mother and father. In Portuguese, parentes means 'relatives' (the whole extended family). If you say 'Meus parentes moram comigo', a Portuguese speaker will think your cousins, aunts, and uncles all live in your house. To specify just your mother and father, you must use pais. This is a very common 'interference' error where the English brain reaches for the word that sounds similar.

Gender and Number Errors: Some learners try to make the word feminine if they are thinking mostly of their mother, saying as pais. This is incorrect. Even if you are referring to a mother and a father, the word is always masculine: os pais.

Errado: Minhas pais são legais. Correto: Meus pais são legais.

Finally, watch out for the pluralization of the word 'pai'. Some learners might try to say 'pais' when they actually mean 'fathers' (as in multiple men who are fathers). While 'pais' is indeed the plural of 'pai', in 99% of contexts, it will be interpreted as 'parents'. If you specifically mean 'a group of fathers', you often have to clarify with context, such as 'um grupo de pais (homens)'. However, for the A2 learner, the main focus should be on the 'parents' definition and avoiding the 'país' and 'parentes' traps.

While pais is the most common and versatile word for 'parents', Portuguese offers several alternatives depending on the level of formality, the specific relationship, or the regional dialect. Understanding these synonyms helps you navigate different social situations and improves your reading comprehension of more complex texts.

Progenitores: This is the most formal and biological term. You will find it in legal documents, medical reports, and academic papers. It is the direct equivalent of 'progenitors' or 'biological parents'. Example: Os progenitores devem assinar o documento.
Genitores: Similar to progenitores, this word is very formal and emphasizes the biological act of procreation. It is rarely used in conversation but common in law.

Na biologia, estudamos a herança genética passada pelos progenitores.

On the informal side, Brazilians often use slang to refer to their parents. The most common are meus velhos (my old folks) or meus coroas. While 'velhos' might sound disrespectful in English, in Brazil it is often used with a sense of affection and intimacy among friends. However, you should never use these terms when speaking directly to your parents or in a formal setting.

Família: Sometimes, people use the word família as a shorthand for parents, especially when talking about going home. Vou visitar a família often implies visiting one's parents first and foremost.

E aí, como estão os coroas? Tudo bem com eles?

In Portugal, you might also hear the term os meus senhores used by older generations to refer to their parents with extreme respect, though this is becoming quite rare. In modern urban settings across the Lusophone world, pais remains the king of parental vocabulary. By knowing the formal progenitores and the informal velhos, you can better gauge the social atmosphere of the conversation you are in.

چقدر رسمی است؟

رسمی

"Os progenitores devem comparecer à audiência."

خنثی

"Meus pais moram no Rio de Janeiro."

غیر رسمی

"Meus velhos estão viajando."

Child friendly

"O papai e a mamãe amam você."

عامیانه

"Meus coroas são muito legais."

نکته جالب

In Latin, 'patres' also referred to the senators of Rome, known as the 'Patres Conscripti'. In Portuguese, 'pais' evolved to include both mother and father, reflecting a shift in social collective nouns.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /paɪʃ/

US /paɪs/

The stress is on the single syllable (monosyllable).

هم‌قافیه با

cais mais tais gerais reais legais finais canais

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing it as two syllables (pa-is), which makes it 'país' (country).
Over-nasalizing the 'ai' sound.
Confusing the final 's' with a 'z' sound.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to read, but must watch for the absence of the accent mark.

نوشتن 3/5

Commonly misspelled as 'país' or 'parentes' by beginners.

صحبت کردن 4/5

The 'ai' diphthong and the final 's' (which varies by region) require practice.

گوش دادن 5/5

Can be hard to distinguish from 'país' in fast, natural speech.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

pai mãe família eu meu

بعداً یاد بگیرید

avós tios primos parentes filhos

پیشرفته

progenitores estirpe linhagem tutores curadores

گرامر لازم

Masculine Plural for Mixed Groups

Pai (m) + Mãe (f) = Pais (m.pl)

Possessive Agreement

Meus (m.pl) pais (m.pl)

Contraction with Prepositions

De + os pais = Dos pais

Definite Article Usage

Os meus pais (Common in PT-PT and many regions of PT-BR)

Verb Agreement

Meus pais moram (3rd person plural)

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

Meus pais moram no Brasil.

My parents live in Brazil.

'Meus' is the masculine plural possessive adjective matching 'pais'.

Eu amo os meus pais.

I love my parents.

The definite article 'os' is often used before 'meus'.

Onde estão seus pais?

Where are your parents?

'Seus' is used here as 'your' (formal or plural).

Meus pais são médicos.

My parents are doctors.

The verb 'são' (to be) is in the third-person plural.

Os pais dela são simpáticos.

Her parents are nice.

'Dela' means 'of her' or 'her'.

Vou visitar meus pais no domingo.

I am going to visit my parents on Sunday.

'Visitar' is an infinitive verb following 'vou'.

Meus pais têm um carro azul.

My parents have a blue car.

'Têm' with a circumflex accent indicates the plural 'they have'.

Como se chamam seus pais?

What are your parents' names?

'Se chamam' is the reflexive plural form of 'to be named'.

Os pais de Pedro são de Portugal.

Pedro's parents are from Portugal.

'De' indicates origin.

Eu moro com meus pais em um apartamento.

I live with my parents in an apartment.

'Com' is the preposition 'with'.

Meus pais trabalham muito todos os dias.

My parents work a lot every day.

'Trabalham' is the third-person plural of 'trabalhar'.

Você conhece os pais da Maria?

Do you know Maria's parents?

'Conhece' is the second-person singular (você) of 'conhecer'.

Meus pais compraram uma casa nova.

My parents bought a new house.

'Compraram' is the past tense (pretérito perfeito) plural.

Hoje é o aniversário de casamento dos meus pais.

Today is my parents' wedding anniversary.

'Dos' is the contraction of 'de' + 'os'.

Meus pais não falam inglês muito bem.

My parents don't speak English very well.

'Não' negates the verb 'falam'.

Eu preciso ligar para os meus pais.

I need to call my parents.

'Ligar para' is the standard way to say 'to call someone'.

Meus pais sempre me apoiaram nos meus estudos.

My parents always supported me in my studies.

'Apoiaram' is the past tense plural.

É difícil viver longe dos pais pela primeira vez.

It is difficult to live far from parents for the first time.

'Longe de' means 'far from'.

Meus pais querem que eu seja feliz.

My parents want me to be happy.

'Que eu seja' is the present subjunctive.

A opinião dos pais é muito importante para os filhos.

Parents' opinion is very important for children.

'Dos pais' shows possession.

Meus pais se conheceram na universidade.

My parents met at university.

'Se conheceram' is the reciprocal past tense.

Eu herdei os olhos azuis dos meus pais.

I inherited blue eyes from my parents.

'Herdei' is the first-person past tense.

Meus pais estão planejando uma viagem para a Europa.

My parents are planning a trip to Europe.

'Estão planejando' is the present continuous.

A relação com meus pais melhorou muito com o tempo.

The relationship with my parents improved a lot over time.

'Melhorou' is the third-person singular past tense.

A responsabilidade dos pais na educação dos filhos é fundamental.

The responsibility of parents in children's education is fundamental.

'Na' is the contraction of 'em' + 'a'.

Muitos pais se preocupam com o uso excessivo de tecnologia.

Many parents worry about the excessive use of technology.

'Se preocupam' is a pronominal verb.

Os pais devem impor limites saudáveis aos adolescentes.

Parents should impose healthy limits on teenagers.

'Devem' is a modal verb meaning 'should' or 'must'.

A guarda compartilhada entre os pais é comum hoje em dia.

Joint custody between parents is common nowadays.

'Entre' is the preposition 'between'.

Meus pais me ensinaram a importância da honestidade.

My parents taught me the importance of honesty.

'Me ensinaram' uses the indirect object pronoun.

O governo oferece subsídios para pais de baixa renda.

The government offers subsidies for low-income parents.

'Baixa renda' means 'low income'.

Os pais biológicos nem sempre são os que criam a criança.

Biological parents are not always the ones who raise the child.

'Os que' means 'the ones who'.

A influência dos pais molda o caráter do indivíduo.

The influence of parents shapes the individual's character.

'Molda' is the third-person singular of 'moldar'.

A negligência dos pais pode ter consequências psicológicas graves.

Parental neglect can have serious psychological consequences.

'Pode ter' is a verbal periphrasis.

Os pais contemporâneos enfrentam desafios inéditos com as redes sociais.

Contemporary parents face unprecedented challenges with social networks.

'Enfrentam' means 'to face' or 'to confront'.

É dever dos pais prover o sustento e a educação de sua prole.

It is the duty of parents to provide sustenance and education for their offspring.

'Prole' is a formal word for offspring.

A dinâmica entre pais e filhos evoluiu significativamente no último século.

The dynamic between parents and children has evolved significantly in the last century.

'Evoluiu' is the past tense of 'evoluir'.

Muitos pais optam pelo ensino doméstico por convicções pessoais.

Many parents opt for homeschooling due to personal convictions.

'Optam por' is the required prepositional phrase.

O luto pela perda dos pais é uma das experiências mais dolorosas.

Grief for the loss of parents is one of the most painful experiences.

'Pela' is the contraction of 'por' + 'a'.

Os pais devem ser modelos de conduta ética para os jovens.

Parents should be models of ethical conduct for young people.

'Modelos de conduta' is a formal expression.

A ausência dos pais no cotidiano escolar pode prejudicar o aluno.

The absence of parents in daily school life can harm the student.

'Prejudicar' means 'to harm' or 'to hinder'.

A desconstrução do arquétipo dos pais na literatura moderna é notável.

The deconstruction of the archetype of parents in modern literature is notable.

'Arquétipo' is a high-level academic term.

O conflito geracional entre pais e filhos é um tema recorrente na dramaturgia.

The generational conflict between parents and children is a recurring theme in dramaturgy.

'Recorrente' means 'recurring'.

A legislação vigente protege os direitos dos pais em processos de adoção.

Current legislation protects the rights of parents in adoption processes.

'Vigente' means 'currently in force'.

A subjetividade da relação entre pais e filhos foge a análises simplistas.

The subjectivity of the relationship between parents and children escapes simplistic analyses.

'Foge a' means 'escapes' or 'defies'.

Os pais, enquanto figuras de autoridade, exercem um papel crucial na psique.

Parents, as authority figures, exercise a crucial role in the psyche.

'Enquanto' here means 'as' or 'in the capacity of'.

A herança imaterial deixada pelos pais transcende o valor financeiro.

The immaterial heritage left by parents transcends financial value.

'Transcende' means 'to go beyond'.

A ambivalência dos sentimentos nutridos pelos pais é explorada na psicanálise.

The ambivalence of feelings nurtured by parents is explored in psychoanalysis.

'Nutridos' means 'nurtured' or 'nourished'.

A onipresença da figura dos pais na formação da identidade é incontestável.

The omnipresence of the figure of parents in identity formation is incontestable.

'Incontestável' means 'undeniable'.

ترکیب‌های رایج

pais biológicos

pais adotivos

reunião de pais

casa dos pais

amor de pais

pais de primeira viagem

consentimento dos pais

pais separados

orgulho dos pais

conselho dos pais

عبارات رایج

Como estão seus pais?

Mandar lembranças aos pais

Honrar pai e mãe

Seguir os passos dos pais

Viver às custas dos pais

Pedir a bênção aos pais

Dar trabalho aos pais

Ser a cara dos pais

Educação vem dos pais

Onde os pais erram

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

pais vs país

Means 'country'. It has an accent and is pronounced with two syllables.

pais vs parentes

Means 'relatives' (extended family). It is a false cognate for 'parents'.

pais vs pães

Means 'breads'. The nasal 'ãe' sound is different from the 'ai' in 'pais'.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"De tal pai, tal filho"

Like father, like son. Used to describe similarities in behavior or appearance.

Ele é teimoso como o pai. De tal pai, tal filho!

informal

"Pai é quem cria"

A father is the one who raises the child, not necessarily the biological one.

Ele não é o pai biológico, mas pai é quem cria.

neutral

"Filho de peixe sabe nadar"

Like father, like son (specifically regarding skills).

O filho do músico já toca piano. Filho de peixe sabe nadar.

informal

"Pai coruja"

A doting or overprotective father (can be 'pais corujas' for both).

Eles são pais corujas e tiram fotos de tudo.

informal

"Pai de família"

A family man; the provider of the household.

Ele é um homem sério, um verdadeiro pai de família.

neutral

"Tal pai, tal filho"

Short version of 'De tal pai, tal filho'.

Ambos amam futebol. Tal pai, tal filho.

informal

"Amor de pai não tem igual"

A father's love is incomparable (often applied to 'pais' in general).

Eles fazem tudo pelos filhos; amor de pai não tem igual.

neutral

"Pai da matéria"

An expert or the person who knows everything about a subject.

Pergunte ao professor, ele é o pai da matéria.

slang

"Ser o pai da criança"

To be the one responsible for a project or idea (often used figuratively).

Ninguém quer ser o pai da criança quando o projeto falha.

informal

"Pai de todos"

Something that is the largest or most important of its kind.

Este é o problema pai de todos os outros.

informal

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

pais vs país

Identical spelling except for the accent.

'Pais' is parents (1 syllable); 'país' is country (2 syllables, stress on 'i').

O Brasil é um país grande; meus pais são brasileiros.

pais vs parentes

Sounds like the English word 'parents'.

'Parentes' includes cousins, uncles, etc.; 'pais' is only mother and father.

Tenho muitos parentes, mas só dois pais.

pais vs pães

Both are plurals starting with 'p'.

'Pães' is the plural of 'pão' (bread) and has a nasal vowel.

Comprei pães na padaria; meus pais adoram pão.

pais vs paz

Similar pronunciation in some dialects.

'Paz' means 'peace' and is singular.

Eu quero paz; meus pais querem que eu seja feliz.

pais vs pas

Rare, but can be confused in fast speech.

'Pás' is the plural of 'pá' (shovels).

As pás estão no jardim; os pais estão na sala.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

Meus pais são [adjetivo].

Meus pais são felizes.

Eu tenho [número] pais. (Rare, usually refers to 'pais adotivos' or same-sex)

Eu tenho dois pais.

Vou para a casa dos meus pais.

Vou para a casa dos meus pais no Natal.

Os pais de [nome] moram em [lugar].

Os pais de Ana moram em Lisboa.

Meus pais querem que eu [subjuntivo].

Meus pais querem que eu viaje.

Eu gosto de [verbo] com meus pais.

Eu gosto de cozinhar com meus pais.

A influência dos pais é [adjetivo].

A influência dos pais é determinante.

Cabe aos pais a decisão sobre [substantivo].

Cabe aos pais a decisão sobre a escola.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

فعل‌ها

صفت‌ها

مرتبط

نحوه استفاده

frequency

Extremely high in daily usage.

اشتباهات رایج

Eu amo meus parentes. (when meaning parents) → Eu amo meus pais.
'Parentes' means relatives (cousins, uncles, etc.). Use 'pais' for mother and father.
O meu pais é o Brasil. → O meu país é o Brasil.
'País' (country) needs an accent. 'Pais' means parents.
Meus pais é simpáticos. → Meus pais são simpáticos.
'Pais' is plural, so the verb 'ser' must be in the plural form 'são'.
As minhas pais moram aqui. → Os meus pais moram aqui.
Even if you are thinking of your mother, the collective word 'pais' is always masculine plural.
Vou visitar os pais de o João. → Vou visitar os pais do João.
The preposition 'de' must contract with the article 'o' to become 'do'.

نکات

Watch the Plural

Remember that 'pais' is plural, so the verb must be plural too. Don't say 'meus pais gosta', say 'meus pais gostam'.

One Syllable

Keep 'pais' short. If you stretch it out into two syllables, people will think you are talking about a country.

The Relative Trap

Always remind yourself: Parentes = Relatives, Pais = Parents. This is the #1 mistake for English speakers.

Family First

In Portuguese-speaking countries, asking about someone's 'pais' is a great way to build rapport and show interest.

No Accent!

Double-check your writing. 'Pais' has no accent. 'País' is a country. This is a very common spelling error.

Formal Situations

In very formal or legal writing, use 'progenitores' instead of 'pais' to sound more professional.

Listen for the 'S'

The sound of the 's' in 'pais' changes depending on where the speaker is from. In Rio, it's 'sh'; in São Paulo, it's 's'.

Check the Context

If you hear 'pais' in a school setting, it almost always refers to the collective group of parents and guardians.

Like Father, Like Son

Learn the phrase 'De tal pai, tal filho'. Even though it uses 'pai', it's the core idiom related to parental traits.

Flagpole Rule

Imagine the accent in 'país' is a flagpole. Parents don't wear flagpoles on their heads, so 'pais' has no accent.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of 'PAIS' as 'Parents Are In School' (for the meeting). Notice there is no accent because they are just regular people, not a whole 'país' (country).

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a photo of a mother and father standing together. Next to them, imagine a map of a country with a giant flagpole (the accent in 'país'). The parents don't have the flagpole.

شبکه واژگان

pai mãe filho filha família casa amor educação

چالش

Try to write five sentences about your parents without using the word 'mãe' or 'pai' individually, only using 'pais'.

ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Latin 'patres', which is the plural of 'pater' (father).

معنای اصلی: Fathers, ancestors, or heads of families.

Romance (Indo-European).

بافت فرهنگی

Be mindful that 'pais' traditionally refers to a mother and father, but in modern contexts, it is used for same-sex parents as well. In sensitive legal contexts, 'representantes legais' might be used.

In English, 'parents' is gender-neutral. In Portuguese, 'pais' is masculine plural but functions the same way. English speakers often confuse 'pais' with 'relatives' due to the word 'parentes'.

'Pais e Filhos' - A famous song by the Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana. 'Em Nome dos Pais' - A well-known book by Richard Lumsden. The biblical commandment 'Honrar pai e mãe' is a cultural touchstone.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

At School

reunião de pais
assinatura dos pais
aviso aos pais
conselho de pais

At Home

ajudar os pais
ouvir os pais
casa dos pais
jantar com os pais

Legal/Official

nome dos pais
guarda dos pais
poder dos pais
progenitores

Medical

histórico dos pais
saúde dos pais
doenças dos pais
contato dos pais

Social

conhecer os pais
apresentar aos pais
lembranças aos pais
visitar os pais

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Você mora com seus pais ou mora sozinho?"

"O que os seus pais fazem profissionalmente?"

"Seus pais são de qual cidade ou país?"

"Você se parece mais com seu pai ou com sua mãe?"

"Qual é a melhor lembrança que você tem com seus pais?"

موضوعات نگارش

Escreva sobre uma lição importante que você aprendeu com seus pais.

Como é a sua relação com seus pais hoje em dia?

Descreva a personalidade dos seus pais.

Quais são os planos dos seus pais para o futuro?

Como a cultura dos seus pais influenciou quem você é?

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

In a general context, yes. It is the collective plural. However, it can also mean 'fathers' (plural of father) if the context specifies a group of men who are all fathers, such as in a men's parenting group.

You usually refer to them individually as 'padrasto' (stepfather) and 'madrasta' (stepmother). There isn't a single common word like 'step-parents', though you could say 'meus padrastos' if referring to both.

It is always masculine plural ('os pais'), even though it includes the mother. This is a standard rule in Portuguese for mixed-gender groups.

'Pais' (parents) is pronounced as one syllable /pajs/, rhyming with 'nice' in some accents. 'País' (country) is two syllables /pa-IS/, with the stress on the second syllable.

No. This is a common mistake. 'Parentes' means relatives (uncles, cousins, etc.). To say parents, you must use 'pais'.

Both are correct. In Brazil, 'meus pais' is very common. In Portugal and some parts of Brazil, adding the article ('os meus pais') is more standard and sounds more natural.

You can say 'pai solteiro' or 'mãe solteira'. If you want to refer to the concept of single parenting, you might use 'família monoparental'.

This is a specific religious term in Afro-Brazilian religions like Candomblé and Umbanda, referring to a male priest. The female equivalent is 'mãe de santo'.

It depends on the tone. Among friends in Brazil, it is often affectionate. However, calling your parents 'velhos' to their face might be considered disrespectful depending on the family's traditions.

The plural of 'pai' is 'pais'. It follows the rule of adding 's' to words ending in a vowel.