Portuguese Family and People Words
If you want to learn more 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 Portuguese to English translations that will help you learn how to say various pronouns in Portuguese, as well as learn how to address people of certain 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 Portuguese:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of family words from English to Portuguese.
Pronouns in Portuguese
Eu ➔ I
Você ➔ You (informal)
Vocês ➔ You (plural)
Ele ➔ He
Ela ➔ She
Nós ➔ We
Eles ➔ They
Portuguese Names for Family Members
Mãe ➔ Mother
Mamãe ➔ Mommy
Esposa ➔ Wife
Pai ➔ Father
Papai ➔ Daddy
Marido ➔ Husband
Irmã ➔ Sister
Meio-irmã ➔ Step-sister
Irmão ➔ Brother
Meio-irmão ➔ Step-brother
Portuguese Professionals
Estudante ➔ Student
Farmacêutico ➔ Pharmacist
Médico ➔ Doctor
Professora ➔ Teacher
Vendedor ➔ Salesman
*Portuguese family and people words last updated: February 6, 2025.
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