vizinho در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Vizinho means neighbor. Use 'vizinho' for men and 'vizinha' for women. It is a fundamental word for describing your home life and local community in Portuguese.
- The word functions as both a noun (neighbor) and an adjective (neighboring/adjacent). It requires agreement in gender and number with the subject it refers to.
- Culturally, neighbors in Portuguese-speaking countries often have close social ties, involving mutual help, occasional gossip, and shared community responsibilities in buildings or streets.
- Common phrases include 'vizinho de cima' (upstairs) and 'vizinho do lado' (next door). It is also used geopolitically for 'países vizinhos' (neighboring countries).
The Portuguese word vizinho (masculine) or vizinha (feminine) fundamentally refers to a person who lives near you. At its most basic level, it is the direct equivalent of the English word 'neighbor'. However, the cultural weight of being a vizinho in Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Portugal and Brazil, often carries a deeper social connotation than in some individualistic Western urban centers. A vizinho is not just a person in the next apartment; they are often part of a semi-extended social network where 'pedir um pouco de açúcar' (asking for a bit of sugar) is a classic trope representing mutual aid and community trust.
- Physical Proximity
- The term specifically denotes proximity. In an apartment building, the vizinho de porta is the one directly across from you, while the vizinho de cima is the one upstairs, often associated with noise complaints.
O meu vizinho é muito simpático e sempre me ajuda com as compras.
Beyond individuals, vizinho can also be used as an adjective to describe things that are adjacent. For example, 'países vizinhos' refers to neighboring countries. In a geographical or geopolitical context, the word shifts from a personal relationship to a spatial one. This duality is important for learners: you can have a vizinho (a person) or live in a casa vizinha (an adjacent house). The word is derived from the Latin vicinus, which comes from vicus (village or group of houses), emphasizing the shared space that defines the term.
- Social Dynamics
- In many traditional Portuguese 'bairros' (neighborhoods), neighbors act as informal security and social support. The 'vizinha fofoqueira' (gossiping neighbor) is a common cultural archetype in telenovelas and jokes, representing the person who knows everything happening on the street.
A vizinha do terceiro andar viu quando ele chegou ontem à noite.
In more formal settings, such as legal documents or property disputes, the term confinante might be used for someone whose land borders yours, but in everyday speech, vizinho remains the undisputed choice. Whether you are complaining about 'barulho' (noise) or inviting someone for a 'churrasco' (barbecue), this word is essential for navigating daily life in a Lusophone environment. Understanding the nuances of vizinhança (neighborhood/neighborliness) helps you understand the collective nature of these societies.
Using vizinho correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as both a noun and an adjective, and how it interacts with prepositions. Most commonly, it functions as a noun preceded by an article (o, a, os, as) or a possessive adjective (meu, seu, nosso). When you want to specify which neighbor you are talking about, Portuguese uses descriptive phrases rather than compound nouns.
- Common Prepositions
- The preposition 'de' is frequently used to indicate location: 'o vizinho do lado' (the neighbor from next door), 'o vizinho de cima' (the neighbor from above), 'o vizinho da frente' (the neighbor from across the street).
Eu nunca falei com o meu vizinho de baixo, apesar de morarmos aqui há anos.
When used as an adjective, vizinho must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, 'as cidades vizinhas' (the neighboring cities) or 'o prédio vizinho' (the neighboring building). In this context, it often replaces the English 'next' or 'adjacent'. It is also common to see it in the phrase 'próximo e vizinho', which is somewhat redundant but used for emphasis in legal or formal descriptions of proximity.
- Verbal Collocations
- Common verbs used with vizinho include 'conhecer' (to know), 'cumprimentar' (to greet), 'reclamar de' (to complain about), and 'pedir emprestado' (to borrow from).
Nós precisamos convidar os vizinhos para a festa de inauguração da casa.
In plural forms, 'vizinhos' can refer to a group of men or a mixed group of men and women. If you are specifically talking about a group of women, you must use 'vizinhas'. Another important aspect is the use of the word in the collective sense: 'a vizinhança'. While 'os vizinhos' refers to the people, 'a vizinhança' refers to the neighborhood or the community of neighbors as a whole. You might say 'A vizinhança é tranquila' to mean the area and the people in it are quiet.
O gato da vizinha está sempre no meu jardim.
You will encounter the word vizinho in a variety of everyday settings, ranging from mundane domestic interactions to formal news reporting. In residential buildings (condomínios), the word is ubiquitous. You'll hear it in the elevator ('Bom dia, vizinho!'), at the 'reunião de condomínio' (homeowners association meeting), and in WhatsApp groups created for residents of the same street or building. In these contexts, it serves as both a label and a way to establish a shared identity.
- News and Media
- In crime reporting or local news, 'vizinhos' are frequently interviewed as witnesses. You will often hear phrases like 'segundo relato de vizinhos' (according to reports from neighbors).
Os vizinhos chamaram a polícia após ouvirem o barulho da discussão.
In pop culture, specifically Brazilian telenovelas, the 'vizinho' is a staple character. They are often the source of comedy or conflict, acting as the eyes and ears of the community. This reflects the reality of many Brazilian 'vilas' or Portuguese 'aldeias', where everyone knows everyone else's business. You might also hear the word in proverbs and idiomatic expressions, such as 'A grama do vizinho é sempre mais verde' (The neighbor's grass is always greener), illustrating how deeply the concept is embedded in the cultural psyche.
Não quero ser aquele vizinho chato que reclama de tudo, mas a música está muito alta.
Geopolitically, the word appears in discussions about international relations. For example, Brazil's relationship with its 'vizinhos sul-americanos' (South American neighbors) is a frequent topic in political discourse. Similarly, Portugal's historical and modern relationship with its 'vizinho espanhol' (Spanish neighbor) is often discussed using this term. In these cases, vizinho transcends the individual and becomes a metaphor for national proximity and diplomatic ties.
One of the most common mistakes learners make with vizinho is related to gender agreement. Since English uses the gender-neutral 'neighbor', students often forget to switch to vizinha when referring to a woman. Another frequent error is the confusion between vizinho and próximo. While both can mean 'near', vizinho specifically implies residential or geographical adjacency, whereas próximo is more general and can also mean 'fellow man' in a religious or philosophical sense (like 'love thy neighbor').
- Preposition Errors
- Learners often say 'vizinho para mim' instead of 'meu vizinho' or 'vizinho de...'. The relationship of proximity is usually expressed with 'de'.
Errado: A vizinho é simpática. Correto: A vizinha é simpática.
Pronunciation can also be a hurdle. The 'nh' sound in vizinho is a palatal nasal, similar to the 'ny' in 'canyon' or the 'ñ' in Spanish. English speakers sometimes pronounce it as a simple 'n' or 'ng', which can make the word difficult for natives to understand. Practicing the 'nh' sound is crucial. Additionally, the 'z' in vizinho is voiced, like the 'z' in 'zebra', not an 's' sound. Mispronouncing it as 'vissinho' is a common trait of beginner learners.
Finally, there's the usage of the plural. In Portuguese, if you have one male neighbor and ten female neighbors, the group is still referred to as 'meus vizinhos' (masculine plural). Using 'minhas vizinhas' only works if every single person in the group is female. This is a general rule of Portuguese grammar that often trips up speakers of languages with different gender-neutralizing conventions. Also, avoid using 'vizinho' when you actually mean 'bairro' (neighborhood). You live no bairro, but you talk com o vizinho.
Errado: Eu gosto do meu vizinho (referring to the area). Correto: Eu gosto do meu bairro.
While vizinho is the most common term, several other words can be used depending on the register and specific context. Understanding these alternatives will help you sound more natural and precise in your Portuguese. The most direct synonym in a residential context is morador (resident) or habitante (inhabitant), though these are more clinical and less focused on the relationship between people.
- Vizinho vs. Próximo
- 'Vizinho' refers to spatial proximity (next door). 'Próximo' can mean 'next' (in a sequence) or 'fellow human' (biblical context). You wouldn't call the person next door 'meu próximo' in a casual chat.
O morador do 402 reclamou do barulho, mas o vizinho do 401 não ouviu nada.
In formal or technical contexts, especially regarding land and property, you might see confinante (bordering/abutting) or adjacente (adjacent). These words are rarely used in conversation but are common in real estate or legal documents. Another related term is conterrâneo, which refers to someone from the same town or region. While a conterrâneo isn't necessarily a vizinho (they might live across the country now), there is a similar sense of shared origin and community.
- Formal Alternatives
- In a legal context, a neighbor can be called a 'terceiro interessado' (interested third party) if they are involved in a dispute regarding a nearby property.
As propriedades confinantes devem respeitar os limites do terreno.
Finally, consider the word vizinhança. While it can mean 'neighborhood' (like bairro), it more specifically refers to the group of neighbors or the state of being neighbors. If you say 'A vizinhança é unida', you are praising the people who live near each other. If you say 'Moro em uma vizinhança barulhenta', you are describing the environment created by those people. Using these variations correctly allows you to navigate different social and professional levels of Portuguese communication.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The root 'vicus' also gives us the English suffix '-wich' (as in Norwich) and the word 'vicinity'. In ancient times, being a 'vizinho' was a formal status that carried specific communal duties.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'nh' as a simple 'n'.
- Pronouncing the 'z' as an 's' (vissinho).
- Over-emphasizing the final 'o' instead of letting it soften into a 'u' sound.
- Confusing the 'v' with a 'b' sound (common for some Spanish speakers).
- Making the first 'i' too short, like the 'i' in 'bit'.
سطح دشواری
The word is short and follows standard Portuguese spelling rules. It is very easy to recognize in text.
The 'nh' spelling can be tricky for beginners to remember at first.
The 'nh' nasal sound requires practice for English speakers to produce naturally.
The nasal sound is distinctive, making it relatively easy to identify in spoken conversation.
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پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Gender Agreement
O vizinho (male), A vizinha (female).
Number Agreement
Um vizinho, Dois vizinhos.
Possessive Adjectives
Meu vizinho, Sua vizinha.
Preposition 'de' for location
O vizinho de cima, a vizinha do lado.
Adjectival use
O prédio vizinho (The neighboring building).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
O meu vizinho é brasileiro.
My neighbor is Brazilian.
Masculine singular noun 'vizinho' with possessive 'meu'.
A minha vizinha tem um gato.
My neighbor has a cat.
Feminine singular noun 'vizinha' with possessive 'minha'.
Os meus vizinhos são simpáticos.
My neighbors are nice.
Masculine plural 'vizinhos' used for a mixed group.
Eu moro ao lado do vizinho.
I live next to the neighbor.
Prepositional phrase 'ao lado de' + article 'o'.
Quem é o seu vizinho?
Who is your neighbor?
Interrogative 'Quem' with possessive 'seu'.
A vizinha de cima faz barulho.
The neighbor from above makes noise.
Locative phrase 'de cima' specifying the neighbor.
O vizinho novo chegou hoje.
The new neighbor arrived today.
Adjective 'novo' following the noun 'vizinho'.
Bom dia, vizinho!
Good morning, neighbor!
Vocative use of 'vizinho'.
Eu conheci o meu vizinho ontem.
I met my neighbor yesterday.
Past tense 'conheci' (Pretérito Perfeito).
A vizinha do lado é muito discreta.
The next-door neighbor is very discreet.
Descriptive adjective 'discreta'.
Nós sempre ajudamos os nossos vizinhos.
We always help our neighbors.
Present tense indicating habitual action.
O vizinho de baixo reclamou da música.
The downstairs neighbor complained about the music.
Verb 'reclamar' followed by preposition 'de'.
Vocês falaram com a vizinha nova?
Did you (plural) speak with the new neighbor?
Question in the Pretérito Perfeito.
O prédio vizinho é muito antigo.
The neighboring building is very old.
'Vizinho' acting as an adjective.
Eu pedi açúcar para o meu vizinho.
I asked my neighbor for sugar.
Preposition 'para' indicating the recipient.
As minhas vizinhas são professoras.
My neighbors (all female) are teachers.
Feminine plural 'vizinhas'.
Se o vizinho não parar o barulho, chamarei a polícia.
If the neighbor doesn't stop the noise, I will call the police.
Conditional sentence structure.
A vizinhança organizou uma festa de rua.
The neighborhood organized a street party.
Collective noun 'vizinhança'.
Sempre dizem que a grama do vizinho é mais verde.
They always say the neighbor's grass is greener.
Idiomatic expression.
O Brasil tem fronteiras com muitos países vizinhos.
Brazil has borders with many neighboring countries.
'Vizinhos' as an adjective for countries.
Eu costumava brincar com os filhos da vizinha.
I used to play with the neighbor's children.
Pretérito Imperfeito for past habits.
É difícil conviver com vizinhos mal-educados.
It is difficult to live with rude neighbors.
Compound adjective 'mal-educados'.
A vizinha fofoqueira sabe tudo sobre a vida de todos.
The gossiping neighbor knows everything about everyone's life.
Cultural archetype 'vizinha fofoqueira'.
Nós dividimos o muro com o vizinho do lado direito.
We share the wall with the neighbor on the right side.
Specific locative 'do lado direito'.
A relação entre os vizinhos deteriorou-se após a discussão.
The relationship between the neighbors deteriorated after the argument.
Pronominal verb 'deteriorar-se'.
Os vizinhos serviram como testemunhas do ocorrido.
The neighbors served as witnesses to the occurrence.
Formal use of 'vizinhos' in a legal/news context.
É preciso ter paciência para manter a harmonia na vizinhança.
It is necessary to have patience to maintain harmony in the neighborhood.
Impersonal expression 'É preciso'.
O barulho excessivo é a principal causa de conflitos entre vizinhos.
Excessive noise is the main cause of conflicts between neighbors.
Abstract noun 'conflitos'.
A vizinha de porta sempre me avisa quando chega uma encomenda.
The next-door neighbor always lets me know when a package arrives.
Specific term 'vizinha de porta'.
A política de boa vizinhança é essencial para a diplomacia.
The good neighbor policy is essential for diplomacy.
Diplomatic term 'boa vizinhança'.
Muitas vezes, não conhecemos sequer o nome do nosso vizinho.
Often, we don't even know our neighbor's name.
Adverb 'sequer' for emphasis.
O terreno vizinho foi vendido para uma grande construtora.
The neighboring land was sold to a large construction company.
Passive voice 'foi vendido'.
O direito de vizinhança regula as limitações ao uso da propriedade.
Neighborhood law regulates the limitations on the use of property.
Legal terminology 'direito de vizinhança'.
A proximidade com o vizinho gera obrigações mútua de respeito.
Proximity to the neighbor generates mutual obligations of respect.
Formal abstract phrasing.
O autor descreve minuciosamente a vida pacata dos vizinhos da aldeia.
The author meticulously describes the quiet life of the village neighbors.
Literary register.
A solidariedade entre vizinhos é um pilar das comunidades rurais.
Solidarity among neighbors is a pillar of rural communities.
Sociological context.
O conflito escalou para uma disputa judicial entre vizinhos confinantes.
The conflict escalated into a legal dispute between bordering neighbors.
Technical term 'confinantes'.
A gentrificação está a alterar a demografia da vizinhança local.
Gentrification is altering the demographics of the local neighborhood.
Modern urban planning terminology.
Não se deve confundir a caridade com o simples dever de vizinhança.
One should not confuse charity with the simple duty of neighborliness.
Philosophical distinction.
As estrelas vizinhas ao sol são alvos de intensas pesquisas astronômicas.
The stars neighboring the sun are targets of intense astronomical research.
Scientific application of 'vizinho'.
A alteridade manifesta-se de forma pungente na figura do vizinho desconhecido.
Otherness manifests itself poignantly in the figure of the unknown neighbor.
Philosophical register (Alterity).
A jurisprudência sobre o direito de vizinhança é vasta e complexa.
Case law on neighborhood rights is vast and complex.
High-level legal terminology.
O romance explora as tensões latentes entre vizinhos de diferentes estratos sociais.
The novel explores the latent tensions between neighbors of different social strata.
Literary analysis.
A política externa prioriza a integração com os estados vizinhos.
Foreign policy prioritizes integration with neighboring states.
Geopolitical discourse.
A simbiose entre as espécies vizinhas no ecossistema é fundamental.
The symbiosis between neighboring species in the ecosystem is fundamental.
Biological application.
O conceito de vizinho transcende a mera contiguidade física na era digital.
The concept of neighbor transcends mere physical contiguity in the digital age.
Sociological/Philosophical abstraction.
A interdependência dos mercados vizinhos pode gerar crises sistêmicas.
The interdependence of neighboring markets can generate systemic crises.
Economic analysis.
Na obra machadiana, o vizinho é frequentemente um observador cínico da moralidade alheia.
In Machado's work, the neighbor is often a cynical observer of others' morality.
Specific literary reference (Machado de Assis).
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— A standard friendly greeting for someone living nearby. It establishes a polite social connection.
Bom dia, vizinho! Como vai a família?
— The act of asking a neighbor for a small help, like borrowing an ingredient. It reflects community trust.
Vou pedir um favor ao vizinho e ver se ele tem sal.
— The physical wall separating two properties. Often a topic of legal or social discussion.
A árvore caiu por cima do muro do vizinho.
— The physical residence of the neighbor. Used to give directions or describe events.
A festa vai ser na casa do vizinho.
— A common complaint in urban living. Refers to noise coming from adjacent homes.
Estou cansado desse barulho de vizinho constante.
— A neighbor who has lived near you for many years. Implies a deeper relationship.
Ele é um vizinho de longa data, conheço-o há vinte anos.
— General conflicts or issues that arise between people living close together.
Eles estão com problemas de vizinhança por causa do lixo.
— To invite a neighbor to a social event. Common in housewarmings.
Vamos convidar o vizinho para o churrasco no domingo.
— A common trope for a pet that enters another person's property. Often used in stories.
O gato do vizinho está dormindo no meu sofá de novo.
— The informal act of neighbors watching out for each other's property.
A vigilância do vizinho ajudou a evitar o roubo.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Próximo means 'next' or 'near', while vizinho specifically means 'neighbor' (person living nearby).
Vazio means 'empty'. It sounds slightly similar but has no relation to vizinho.
Vinho means 'wine'. It rhymes with vizinho and shares the 'nh' sound.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— People tend to think that others' lives or possessions are better than their own. It reflects envy or lack of contentment.
Pare de se comparar com ela; a grama do vizinho é sempre mais verde.
popular— Having a good neighbor is as valuable as having a good friend because of the support they provide.
Ela me ajudou muito quando fiquei doente. Quem tem bom vizinho, tem bom amigo.
proverb— A neighbor is often more available to help in an emergency than a relative who lives far away.
Chamei o Sr. João quando o cano estourou; vizinho é parente mais próximo.
popular— The Golden Rule applied specifically to those living nearby. Emphasizes respect and empathy.
Não ouça música alta à noite; não faças a teu vizinho o que não queres para ti.
proverb— While not using the word 'vizinho', it's the primary idiom for 'mind your own business' regarding neighbors.
Eu não me meto na vida deles, cada um no seu quadrado.
informal— A warning that neighbors are often watching and noticing what you do. Refers to the lack of privacy.
Tome cuidado ao chegar tarde, vizinho, olho no caminho.
old-fashioned— To engage in gossip about the people living nearby. A very common social activity/stereotype.
Elas passam a tarde fazendo fofoca de vizinho no portão.
informal— To go to the neighbor's house quickly for a short visit or favor.
Vou dar um pulinho no vizinho para devolver a chave.
informal— A neighbor who shares a physical wall with you. Implies very close proximity.
Somos vizinhos de parede-meia, ouço tudo o que eles dizem.
neutral— Sometimes used ironically for someone who is too friendly or intrusive in other people's business.
Lá vem o 'amigo do vizinho' querendo saber da minha vida.
slangبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both relate to proximity.
Vizinho is a person or adjacent object; próximo is a general distance or sequence.
O próximo ônibus chega logo; o meu vizinho pega o ônibus comigo.
Both relate to where you live.
Bairro is the whole neighborhood/district; vizinho is the person.
Eu gosto do meu bairro e dos meus vizinhos.
Both are social relations.
Colega is a coworker or classmate; vizinho is someone who lives near you.
Meu colega de trabalho também é meu vizinho.
Both relate to housing.
Inquilino is a tenant (legal status); vizinho is a spatial relation.
O novo inquilino do 202 é um vizinho muito calmo.
Idiom 'vizinho é parente mais próximo'.
Parente is a family member; vizinho is a neighbor.
Não tenho parentes nesta cidade, apenas vizinhos.
الگوهای جملهسازی
[Possessive] vizinho é [Adjective].
Meu vizinho é simpático.
Eu [Verb in Past] com o vizinho.
Eu falei com o vizinho.
O vizinho de [Location] [Verb].
O vizinho de cima faz barulho.
A relação com os vizinhos é [Adjective].
A relação com os vizinhos é complicada.
O direito de vizinhança prevê [Legal concept].
O direito de vizinhança prevê o respeito ao silêncio.
A figura do vizinho representa [Abstract concept].
A figura do vizinho representa a alteridade cotidiana.
A vizinha tem [Noun].
A vizinha tem um gato.
Nós moramos no prédio [Adjective].
Nós moramos no prédio vizinho.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Extremely high in daily life.
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O vizinho é simpática.
→
O vizinho é simpático / A vizinha é simpática.
Adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun. Vizinho is masculine, vizinha is feminine.
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Eu moro no meu vizinho.
→
Eu moro ao lado do meu vizinho / Eu moro na casa do meu vizinho.
You live 'next to' or 'in the house of' a neighbor, not 'in' the person.
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Meus vizinhos é barulhento.
→
Meus vizinhos são barulhentos.
The verb and the adjective must be in the plural form to match 'vizinhos'.
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O vizinho de próximo.
→
O vizinho do lado.
English speakers often translate 'next neighbor' literally. In Portuguese, we use 'do lado' (from the side).
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A vizinhança são chatos.
→
A vizinhança é chata / Os vizinhos são chatos.
Vizinhança is a singular collective noun. The verb and adjective must be singular.
نکات
Master the NH
Don't say 'vi-zin-o'. The 'nh' is one sound. Imagine you are saying 'onion' but with more emphasis on the 'ny' part.
Gender Agreement
Always look at the person you are talking about. 'A vizinha' for women, 'O vizinho' for men. It's a small change that makes a big difference in fluency.
Spatial Prepositions
Learn 'de cima' (above), 'de baixo' (below), and 'do lado' (next door) together with vizinho. They are almost always used together.
Small Talk
In many Lusophone cultures, it's polite to say 'Bom dia' or 'Boa tarde' to your neighbors when you see them, even if you don't know them well.
Collective Nouns
Use 'vizinhança' to describe the vibe of your street. 'A vizinhança é calma' sounds more natural than 'Os vizinhos são calmos' when talking about the area.
Borrowing Things
The phrase 'pedir uma xícara de açúcar' is a classic. Use it to talk about neighborly favors.
The Grass is Greener
Learn 'A grama do vizinho é sempre mais verde'. It's a great way to use the word in a common philosophical context.
Context Clues
When you hear 'vizinho' in the news, it's almost always followed by what they saw or heard. Listen for 'viu' or 'ouviu'.
Adjectival Use
Remember that 'vizinho' can describe objects too. 'O quarto vizinho' is the room next to yours.
Formal Situations
In a contract, look for 'confinante'. It's the 'fancy' version of vizinho used for property lines.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of the word 'vicinity'. A 'vizinho' is someone in your immediate vicinity. The 'z' is like the 'z' in 'zone'—your neighbor is in your home zone.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a shared wall with a giant 'Z' painted on it. On one side is you, on the other is your 'vi-Z-inho'.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to identify three 'vizinhos' in your life and say their names followed by 'é meu vizinho' or 'é minha vizinha' out loud.
ریشه کلمه
From the Latin word 'vicinus', meaning 'neighbor' or 'of the same village'.
معنای اصلی: A person belonging to the same 'vicus' (village, street, or group of houses).
Romance (Indo-European).بافت فرهنگی
Be careful when using the term 'vizinho fofoqueiro' as it can be offensive. Also, always respect the gender of the person you are referring to.
English speakers might find the level of interaction with Portuguese-speaking neighbors surprisingly high or intrusive compared to the 'mind your own business' culture of many US or UK suburbs.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
At home
- Falar com o vizinho
- Ouvir o vizinho
- Pedir algo ao vizinho
- Ajudar o vizinho
In an apartment building
- Vizinho de cima
- Vizinho de porta
- Reunião de vizinhos
- Barulho no vizinho
In a neighborhood
- Boa vizinhança
- Segurança do bairro
- Conhecer os vizinhos
- Festa da vizinhança
In the news
- Relato de vizinhos
- Vizinhos chamaram a polícia
- Conflito entre vizinhos
- Testemunha vizinha
Geography/Politics
- Países vizinhos
- Estado vizinho
- Cidade vizinha
- Fronteira vizinha
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"Você conhece bem os seus vizinhos ou prefere manter distância?"
"Qual foi a coisa mais estranha que você já ouviu de um vizinho?"
"Você já teve algum problema sério com um vizinho barulhento?"
"Você acha que é importante ser amigo dos vizinhos hoje em dia?"
"Na sua opinião, o que define um 'bom vizinho'?"
موضوعات نگارش
Descreva o seu vizinho favorito e explique por que você gosta dele.
Escreva sobre uma vez em que você precisou pedir um favor a um vizinho.
Como é a relação entre as pessoas na sua vizinhança? É unida ou cada um vive sua vida?
Imagine que você tem um vizinho famoso. Quem seria e como seria sua rotina?
Reflita sobre como a tecnologia mudou a forma como interagimos com as pessoas que moram perto de nós.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, 'vizinho' is masculine. For a woman, you must use 'vizinha'. In the plural, 'vizinhos' can refer to a mixed group or only men, while 'vizinhas' is only for a group of women.
You can say 'vizinho do lado' or 'vizinho de porta'. Both are very common and natural.
'Vizinho' refers to the individual person. 'Vizinhança' refers to the neighborhood as a whole or the collective group of neighbors.
Yes. It can mean 'neighboring' or 'adjacent'. For example: 'o país vizinho' (the neighboring country).
It is a nasal sound made by pressing the middle of your tongue against the roof of your mouth, similar to the 'ny' in the English word 'canyon'.
It is neutral and can be used in almost any context, from a casual chat to a news report.
It's a common cultural stereotype of a neighbor who gossips about everyone else in the street or building.
When specifying location, use 'de' (vizinho de cima). When used as an adjective meaning 'close to', you can use 'a' (um prédio vizinho à escola).
Yes, it is traditionally very common, although this is decreasing in large, modern urban centers.
You can use the verb 'reclamar'. For example: 'Vou reclamar do barulho do vizinho'.
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Describe your current neighbor in three sentences using 'vizinho' or 'vizinha'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short note to a neighbor asking them to pick up your mail.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the idiom 'A grama do vizinho é sempre mais verde' in your own words.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a complaint letter to a 'vizinho barulhento'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Compare the role of a neighbor in your country vs. a Lusophone country.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a 'reunião de condomínio' you imagine or have attended.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write five sentences using 'vizinho' as an adjective.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
What are the qualities of a 'bom vizinho'? List at least four.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a dialogue between two neighbors meeting in the elevator.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Discuss how urbanization affects 'vizinhança'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'My upstairs neighbor makes too much noise at night.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'We invited the new neighbors for a barbecue.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'vizinhança' as a collective noun.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a 'vizinha fofoqueira' character for a story.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
What would you do if a 'vizinho' needed help with a leak?
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use the word 'confinante' in a formal sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the concept of 'direito de vizinhança'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a greeting you would use with a neighbor you like.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
How do you say 'neighboring cities' in Portuguese?
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'vizinho de porta'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce 'vizinho' five times, focusing on the 'nh' sound.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'O meu vizinho é muito simpático.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'A minha vizinha tem um gato preto.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask a question: 'Quem é o seu vizinho de cima?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain to a friend why your neighbor is annoying (in Portuguese).
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Practice the 'nh' sound with 'caminho', 'vinho', and 'vizinho'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe your neighborhood (vizinhança) in 30 seconds.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Roleplay: Greet your neighbor in the hallway.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Roleplay: Ask your neighbor to borrow some sugar.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Roleplay: Complain to a neighbor about loud music.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'A grama do vizinho é sempre mais verde.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell a short story about a funny neighbor.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Os países vizinhos do Brasil são muitos.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Discuss the importance of 'boa vizinhança' for 1 minute.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Eu moro no prédio vizinho ao shopping.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce the plural: 'vizinhos' and 'vizinhas'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'A vizinha do 201 é muito discreta.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain 'direito de vizinhança' to a classmate.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Nós somos vizinhos de porta há muito tempo.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Practice the vocative: 'Bom dia, vizinho!'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to the word 'vizinho'. Does it end in an 'o' or 'u' sound in natural speech?
Identify the gender: 'A minha vizinha é médica.' (Male or Female?)
Listen for the location: 'O vizinho de cima está correndo.' (Where is the neighbor?)
Listen for the complaint: 'O vizinho faz muito barulho.' (What is the problem?)
Identify the collective: 'A vizinhança é calma.' (Is it about one person or the group?)
Listen for the number: 'Três vizinhos vieram à festa.' (How many neighbors?)
Listen for the adjective: 'O prédio vizinho é velho.' (Is the building new or old?)
Listen to the 'nh' sound in 'vizinhança'. Is it the same as in 'vizinho'?
Identify the profession: 'O meu vizinho é engenheiro.' (What is his job?)
Listen for the idiom: 'A grama do vizinho...' (What comes next?)
Identify the relationship: 'Eles são vizinhos de porta.' (How close do they live?)
Listen for the action: 'O vizinho me ajudou.' (Did the neighbor help or hinder?)
Listen for the time: 'O vizinho chegou ontem.' (When did he arrive?)
Listen for the legal term: 'Direito de vizinhança'. (What area of law is this?)
Identify the subject: 'As vizinhas estão conversando.' (Who is talking?)
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نمره کامل!
Summary
The word 'vizinho' is the essential Portuguese term for 'neighbor'. It is used constantly in daily life to refer to the people living near you, requiring gender agreement (vizinho/vizinha). For example: 'O meu vizinho é muito gentil' (My neighbor is very kind).
- Vizinho means neighbor. Use 'vizinho' for men and 'vizinha' for women. It is a fundamental word for describing your home life and local community in Portuguese.
- The word functions as both a noun (neighbor) and an adjective (neighboring/adjacent). It requires agreement in gender and number with the subject it refers to.
- Culturally, neighbors in Portuguese-speaking countries often have close social ties, involving mutual help, occasional gossip, and shared community responsibilities in buildings or streets.
- Common phrases include 'vizinho de cima' (upstairs) and 'vizinho do lado' (next door). It is also used geopolitically for 'países vizinhos' (neighboring countries).
Master the NH
Don't say 'vi-zin-o'. The 'nh' is one sound. Imagine you are saying 'onion' but with more emphasis on the 'ny' part.
Gender Agreement
Always look at the person you are talking about. 'A vizinha' for women, 'O vizinho' for men. It's a small change that makes a big difference in fluency.
Spatial Prepositions
Learn 'de cima' (above), 'de baixo' (below), and 'do lado' (next door) together with vizinho. They are almost always used together.
Small Talk
In many Lusophone cultures, it's polite to say 'Bom dia' or 'Boa tarde' to your neighbors when you see them, even if you don't know them well.
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