Brazilian Portuguese Family and People Words
If you want to learn more Brazilian Portuguese language vocabulary, especially when it comes to family and people words, then this is the page for you. Below you will find a bunch of Brazilian Portuguese to English translations that will help you learn how to say various pronouns, as well as learn how to address people of certain familial relations or professions.
By scrolling down you will find the following three categories in order - first are the pronouns, second are the translated names of family members, and third are names for various professionals.
Family and People Words in Brazilian Portuguese:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of family words from English to Brazilian Portuguese.
Pronouns in Brazilian Portuguese
Eu ➔ I
Tu ➔ You
Você ➔ You (informal)
Vocês ➔ You (plural)
Ele ➔ He
Ela ➔ She
Nós ➔ We
Eles / Elas ➔ They
Brazilian Portuguese Names for Family Members (Família)
Mãe ➔ Mother
Madrasta ➔ Step-mother
Mamãe ➔ Mommy
Esposa ➔ Wife
Pai ➔ Father
Padrast ➔ Step-father
Papai ➔ Daddy
Marido ➔ Husband
Irmã ➔ Sister
Meia-irmã ➔ Step-sister
Irmão ➔ Brother
Meio-irmão ➔ Step-brother
Tia ➔ Aunt
Tio ➔ Uncle
Brazilian Portuguese Professionals
Estudante ➔ Student
Farmacêutico ➔ Pharmacist
Médico ➔ Doctor
Professor / Professora ➔ Teacher
Vendedor ➔ Salesman
This list of Brazilian Portuguese family and people words was last updated on March 22, 2025.
Next Up
Random Brazilian Portuguese Words and Phrases: Learn how to say random words and phrases in Brazilian Portuguese.
Perhaps you want to learn family and people words in these other languages?
Greek, Indonesian, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
The Fine Print