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Friends and relationships in Portuguese

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When talking about friends and relationships in Portuguese, Colega can refer to someone from work or school without implying a close friendship. Conhecido is someone you know, while Amigo indicates friendship. Companheiro can mean a companion or a life partner, so context matters.

Marcar um encontro means arranging to meet; the meeting can be social or romantic. The expression alone does not establish that it is a date. Ligar a um amigo means phoning a friend. In this expression, the preposition introduces the person receiving the call.

  1. Amizade incondicional /ɐmiˈzaðɨ ĩkõdisjuˈnal/ a pl. as amizades incondicionais Unconditional friendship B2Advanced#
  2. Amizade como porto seguro /ɐmiˈzaðɨ ˈkomu ˈpoɾtu sɨˈɣuɾu/ a pl. as amizades como porto seguro Friendship as a safe haven B2Advanced#
  3. Estreitar laços /ɨʃtɾɐjˈtaɾ ˈlasuʃ/ Strengthen bonds B2Advanced#
  4. Ser um amigo para todas as horas /ˈseɾ ũ ɐˈmiɡu pɐɾɐ ˈtodɐz ɐz ˈɔɾɐʃ/ Be a friend for all times B1Advanced#
  5. Parceiro /pɐɾˈsɐjɾu/ o pl. os parceiros Partner A2Intermediate#
  6. Amizade verdadeira /ɐmiˈzaðɨ vɨɾðɐˈðɐjɾɐ/ a pl. as amizades verdadeiras True friendship A2Intermediate#
  7. Amizade antiga /ɐmiˈzaðɨ ɐ̃ˈtiɣɐ/ a pl. as amizades antigas Old friendship A2Intermediate#
  8. Amizade recente /ɐmiˈzaðɨ ʀɨˈsẽtɨ/ a pl. as amizades recentes Recent friendship B1Intermediate#
  9. Amizade à distância /ɐmiˈzaðɨ a diʃˈtɐ̃sjɐ/ a pl. as amizades à distância Long-distance friendship B1Intermediate#
  10. Amizade sincera /ɐmiˈzaðɨ sĩˈsɛɾɐ/ a pl. as amizades sinceras Sincere friendship B1Intermediate#
  11. Amizade de infância /ɐmiˈzaðɨ dɨ ĩˈfɐ̃sjɐ/ a pl. as amizades de infância Childhood friendship B1Intermediate#
  12. Amigo /ɐˈmiɣu/ o pl. os amigos Friend A1Elementary#
  13. Amiga /ɐˈmiɣɐ/ a pl. as amigas Friend A1Elementary#
  14. Melhor amigo /mɨˈʎɔɾ ɐˈmiɡu/ o pl. os melhores amigos Best friend A1Elementary#
  15. Colega /kuˈlɛɡɐ/ o/a pl. os/as colegas Colleague A1Elementary#
  16. Apresentar-se /ɐpɾɨzẽˈtaɾ sɨ/ apresentei-me · apresentado Introduce yourself A1Elementary#
  17. Relações interpessoais /ʁɨlɐˈsõj̃z ĩtɨɾpɨsuˈajʃ/ a pl. as relações interpessoais Interpersonal relations B2Advanced#
  18. Relações harmoniosas /ʁɨlɐˈsõj̃z ɐɾmuniˈɔzɐʃ/ a pl. as relações harmoniosas Harmonious relations B2Advanced#
  19. Encontrar amigos /ẽkõˈtɾaɾ ɐˈmiɡuʃ/ Meeting up with friends A1Elementary#
  20. Amizade virtual /ɐmiˈzaðɨ viɾtuˈal/ a pl. as amizades virtuais Virtual friendship B1Intermediate#
  21. Amizade duradoura /ɐmiˈzaðɨ duɾɐˈðowɾɐ/ a pl. as amizades duradouras Lasting friendship B1Intermediate#
  22. Amizade por interesse /ɐmiˈzaðɨ puɾ ĩtɨˈɾɛsɨ/ a pl. as amizades por interesse Self-serving friendship B1Intermediate#
  23. Amizade desfeita /ɐmiˈzaðɨ dɨʃˈfɐjtɐ/ a pl. as amizades desfeitas Broken friendship B2Intermediate#
  24. Criar laços /kɾiˈaɾ ˈlasuʃ/ Creating bonds B1Intermediate#
  25. Apoiar nos momentos difíceis /ɐpuˈjaɾ nuʒ muˈmẽtuʒ ðiˈfisɐjʃ/ Support in difficult times B1Intermediate#
  26. Ser compreensivo /ˈseɾ kõpɾiẽˈsivu/ Be understanding B1Intermediate#
  27. Vizinho /viˈziɲu/ o pl. os vizinhos Neighbor A1Elementary#
  28. Conhecido /kuɲɨˈsidu/ o pl. os conhecidos Acquaintance A2Elementary#
  29. Grupo de amigos /ˈɡɾupu dɨ ɐˈmiɡuʃ/ o pl. os grupos de amigos Group of friends A1Elementary#
  30. Fazer amigos /fɐˈzeɾ ɐˈmiɡuʃ/ Making friends A2Elementary#
  31. Passar tempo juntos /pɐˈsaɾ ˈtẽpu ˈʒũtuʃ/ Spending time together A2Elementary#
  32. Ouvir com atenção /oˈviɾ kõ ɐtẽˈsɐ̃w̃/ Listen carefully A2Elementary#
  33. Ser honesto /ˈseɾ ɔˈnɛʃtu/ Being honest A2Elementary#
  34. Amizade como alicerce /ɐmiˈzaðɨ ˈkomu ɐliˈsɛɾsɨ/ a pl. as amizades como alicerce Friendship as a foundation B2Advanced#
  35. Ser leal /ˈseɾ liˈal/ Being loyal B1Intermediate#
  36. Estar disponível /ɨʃˈtaɾ diʃpuˈnivɛl/ Be available A2Intermediate#
  37. Ter afinidades /ˈteɾ ɐfiniˈdadɨʃ/ Have things in common B2Intermediate#
  38. Ter interesses em comum /ˈteɾ ĩtɨˈɾɛsɨz ɐ̃j̃ kuˈmũ/ Have common interests A2Intermediate#
  39. Dar espaço /ˈdaɾ ɨʃˈpasu/ Give someone space B1Intermediate#
  40. Respeitar opiniões /ʁɨʃpɐjˈtaɾ upiˈnjõj̃ʃ/ Respect opinions B1Intermediate#
  41. Aceitar diferenças /ɐsɐjˈtaɾ difɨˈɾẽsɐʃ/ Accepting differences B1Intermediate#
  42. Ligar a um amigo /liˈɡaɾ ɐ ũ ɐˈmiɡu/ Call a friend A1Elementary#
  43. Convidar para sair /kõviˈdaɾ pɐɾɐ sɐˈiɾ/ Ask someone out A2Elementary#
  44. Marcar um encontro /mɐɾˈkaɾ ũ ẽˈkõtɾu/ Arrange a meeting A2Elementary#
  45. Fazer uma visita /fɐˈzeɾ ˈumɐ viˈzitɐ/ Pay a visit A2Elementary#
  46. Ir ao cinema com amigos /ˈiɾ aw siˈnemɐ kõ ɐˈmiɡuʃ/ Going to the movies with friends A1Elementary#
  47. Almoçar com os colegas /ɐlmuˈsaɾ kõ uʃ kuˈlɛɡɐʃ/ Lunch with colleagues A1Elementary#
  48. Resolver conflitos /ʁɨzoɫˈveɾ kõˈflituʃ/ Resolving conflicts B1Intermediate#
  49. Perdoar /pɨɾduˈaɾ/ perdoei · perdoado Forgive A2Intermediate#
  50. Manter contacto /mɐ̃ˈteɾ kõˈtaktu/ Keep in touch A2Intermediate#
  51. Reencontrar um amigo /ʁɨẽkõˈtɾaɾ ũ ɐˈmiɡu/ Meeting a friend again B1Intermediate#
  52. Participar em eventos sociais /pɐɾtisiˈpaɾ ɐ̃j̃ iˈvẽtuʃ suˈsjajʃ/ Attending social events B1Intermediate#
  53. Integrar-se /ĩtɨˈɡɾaɾ sɨ/ integrei-me · integrado Fit in B1Intermediate#
  54. Quebrar o gelo /kɨˈbɾaɾ u ˈʒɛlu/ Breaking the ice B2Intermediate#
  55. Amizade /ɐmiˈzaðɨ/ a pl. as amizades Friendship A2Elementary#
  56. Apresentar um amigo /ɐpɾɨzẽˈtaɾ ũ ɐˈmiɡu/ Introduce a friend A1Elementary#
  57. Manter uma conversa /mɐ̃ˈteɾ ˈumɐ kõˈvɛɾsɐ/ Hold a conversation B1Intermediate#
  58. Construir relacionamentos /kõʃtɾuˈiɾ ʁɨlɐsjunɐˈmẽtuʃ/ Building relationships B2Intermediate#
  59. Manter amizades /mɐ̃ˈteɾ ɐmiˈzadɨʃ/ Maintaining friendships B1Intermediate#
  60. Cultivar relações /kuɫtiˈvaɾ ʁɨlɐˈsõj̃ʃ/ Cultivating relationships B2Intermediate#
  61. Valorizar as pessoas /vɐluɾiˈzaɾ ɐʃ pɨˈsoɐʃ/ Valuing people B1Intermediate#
  62. Ser um bom ouvinte /ˈseɾ ũ ˈbõ owˈvĩtɨ/ Being a good listener B1Intermediate#
  63. Respeitar o espaço do outro /ʁɨʃpɐjˈtaɾ u ɨʃˈpasu du ˈotɾu/ Respect the other person's space B1Intermediate#
  64. Esclarecer mal-entendidos /ɨʃklɐɾɨˈseɾ ˌmaɫẽtẽˈdiduʃ/ Clarify misunderstandings B2Intermediate#
  65. Receber visitas /ʁɨsɨˈbeɾ viˈzitɐʃ/ Receiving visitors A2Elementary#
  66. Companheiro /kõpɐˈɲɐjɾu/ o pl. os companheiros Life partner A2Intermediate#
  67. Ter uma rede de apoio /teɾ ˈumɐ ˈʁedɨ dɨ ɐˈpoju/ Having a support network B2Intermediate#
  68. Sentir saudade /sẽˈtiɾ sɐwˈdadɨ/ Miss someone A2Intermediate#
  69. Ter confiança /ˈteɾ kõfiˈɐ̃sɐ/ Have trust A2Intermediate#
  70. Confiar no outro /kõfiˈaɾ nu ˈotɾu/ Trusting others B1Intermediate#
  71. Construir confiança /kõʃtɾuˈiɾ kõfiˈɐ̃sɐ/ Building trust B2Intermediate#
  72. Partilhar momentos /pɐɾtiˈʎaɾ muˈmẽtuʃ/ Sharing moments A2Intermediate#
  73. Partilhar alegrias /pɐɾtiˈʎaɾ ɐlɨˈɡɾiɐʃ/ Sharing joys B1Intermediate#
  74. Dividir tristezas /diviˈdiɾ tɾiʃˈtezɐʃ/ Sharing sorrows B1Intermediate#
  75. Dar conselhos /ˈdaɾ kõˈsɐʎuʃ/ Give advice A2Intermediate#
  76. Pedir conselhos /pɨˈdiɾ kõˈsɐʎuʃ/ Ask for advice A2Intermediate#
  77. Ter empatia /ˈteɾ ẽpɐˈtiɐ/ Have empathy B2Intermediate#
  78. Socializar /susjɐliˈzaɾ/ socializei · socializado Socialize B1Intermediate#
  79. Ser sociável /ˈseɾ suˈsjavɛl/ Being sociable B1Intermediate#
  80. Ser extrovertido /ˈseɾ ɐjʃtɾuvɨɾˈtidu/ Being outgoing B1Intermediate#
  81. Ser introvertido /ˈseɾ ĩtɾuvɨɾˈtidu/ Being introverted B1Intermediate#
  82. Aceitar críticas construtivas /ɐsɐjˈtaɾ ˈkɾitikɐʃ kõʃtɾuˈtivɐʃ/ Accept constructive criticism B1Intermediate#
  83. Saber ouvir críticas /sɐˈbeɾ oˈviɾ ˈkɾitikɐʃ/ Knowing how to listen to criticism B1Intermediate#
  84. Ser responsável nas relações /ˈseɾ ʁɨʃpõˈsavɛl nɐʒ ʁɨlɐˈsõj̃ʃ/ Being responsible in relationships B1Intermediate#
  85. Organizar uma festa /ɔɾɡɐniˈzaɾ ˈumɐ ˈfɛʃtɐ/ Organizing a party A2Elementary#
  86. Começar uma conversa /kumɨˈsaɾ ˈumɐ kõˈvɛɾsɐ/ Start a conversation A2Elementary#
  87. Ser simpático /ˈseɾ sĩˈpatiku/ Being nice A1Elementary#
  88. Ser educado /ˈseɾ iduˈkadu/ Be polite A2Elementary#
  89. Cumprimentar /kũpɾimẽˈtaɾ/ cumprimentei · cumprimentado Greet A2Elementary#
  90. Dar um abraço /ˈdaɾ ũ ɐˈbɾasu/ Give a hug A1Elementary#
  91. Conhecer novas pessoas /kuɲɨˈseɾ ˈnɔvɐʃ pɨˈsoɐʃ/ Meeting new people A2Elementary#
  92. Ser gentil /ˈseɾ ʒẽˈtiɫ/ Be kind A2Elementary#
  93. Ser paciente /ˈseɾ pɐˈsjẽtɨ/ Be patient A2Elementary#
  94. Pedir desculpas /pɨˈdiɾ dɨʃˈkuɫpɐʃ/ Apologize A1Elementary#
  95. Dar um aperto de mão /ˈdaɾ ũ ɐˈpɛɾtu dɨ ˈmɐ̃w̃/ Shake hands A2Elementary#
  96. Receber convidados /ʁɨsɨˈbeɾ kõviˈdaduʃ/ Receiving guests A2Elementary#
  97. Círculo de amigos /ˈsiɾkulu dɨ ɐˈmiɡuʃ/ o pl. os círculos de amigos Circle of friends B1Intermediate#
  98. Demonstrar interesse /dɨmõʃˈtɾaɾ ĩtɨˈɾɛsɨ/ Show interest B1Intermediate#
  99. Elogiar com sinceridade /iluʒiˈaɾ kõ sĩsɨɾiˈdadɨ/ Give sincere praise B1Intermediate#
  100. Demonstrar afeto /dɨmõʃˈtɾaɾ ɐˈfɛtu/ Show affection B1Intermediate#
  101. Ter consideração /ˈteɾ kõsidɨɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ Be considerate B1Intermediate#
  102. Ser solidário /ˈseɾ suliˈdaɾju/ Be supportive B1Intermediate#
  103. Ajudar sem esperar retorno /ɐʒuˈdaɾ sɐ̃j̃ ɨʃpɨˈɾaɾ ʀɨˈtoɾnu/ Help without expecting a return B1Intermediate#
  104. Conviver com pessoas diferentes /kõviˈveɾ kõ pɨˈsoɐʒ difɨˈɾẽtɨʃ/ Getting along with different people B1Intermediate#
  105. Ser flexível /ˈseɾ flɛkˈsivɛl/ Be flexible B1Intermediate#
  106. Demonstrar gratidão /dɨmõʃˈtɾaɾ ɡɾɐtiˈdɐ̃w̃/ Show gratitude B1Intermediate#
  107. Manter a amizade com o tempo /mɐ̃ˈteɾ ɐ ɐmiˈzadɨ kõ u ˈtẽpu/ Maintaining friendship over time B1Intermediate#
  108. Superar desentendimentos /supɨˈɾaɾ dɨzẽtẽdiˈmẽtuʃ/ Overcoming disagreements B2Intermediate#
  109. Saber dizer não /sɐˈbeɾ diˈzeɾ ˈnɐ̃w̃/ Knowing how to say no B1Intermediate#
  110. Reconhecer erros /ʁɨkuɲɨˈseɾ ˈeʁuʃ/ Recognizing mistakes B1Intermediate#
  111. Comunicar com clareza /kumuniˈkaɾ kõ klɐˈɾezɐ/ Communicate clearly B1Intermediate#
  112. Não julgar /nɐ̃w̃ ʒulˈɡaɾ/ Don't judge B1Intermediate#
  113. Criar memórias juntos /kɾiˈaɾ mɨˈmɔɾjɐʃ ˈʒũtuʃ/ Creating memories together B1Intermediate#
  114. Sentir-se acolhido /sẽˈtiɾ sɨ ɐkuˈʎidu/ Feeling welcomed B1Intermediate#
  115. Oferecer companhia /ufɨɾɨˈseɾ kõpɐˈɲiɐ/ Offer company B1Intermediate#
  116. Fortalecer vínculos /fuɾtɐlɨˈseɾ ˈvĩkuluʃ/ Strengthening ties B2Intermediate#
  117. Relações tóxicas /ʁɨlɐˈsõj̃ʃ ˈtɔksikɐʃ/ a pl. as relações tóxicas Toxic relationships B2Intermediate#
  118. Evitar mexericos /iviˈtaɾ mɨʃɨˈɾikuʃ/ Avoid gossip B2Intermediate#
  119. Ajudar os idosos /ɐʒuˈdaɾ uz iˈdozuʃ/ Help the elderly A2Elementary#
  120. Evitar conflitos /iviˈtaɾ kõˈflituʃ/ Avoid conflicts B1Intermediate#
  121. Respeitar limites /ʁɨʃpɐjˈtaɾ liˈmitɨʃ/ Respect boundaries B1Intermediate#
  122. Evitar cobranças /iviˈtaɾ kuˈbɾɐ̃sɐʃ/ Avoid making demands B2Intermediate#
  123. Expressar sentimentos /ɨʃpɾɨˈsaɾ sẽtiˈmẽtuʃ/ Express feelings B1Intermediate#
  124. Tratar com respeito /tɾɐˈtaɾ kõ ʀɨʃˈpɐjtu/ Treat with respect A2Intermediate#
  125. Ajudar nas mudanças /ɐʒuˈdaɾ nɐʒ muˈdɐ̃sɐʃ/ Help with the move A2Intermediate#
  126. Acompanhar em momentos importantes /ɐkõpɐˈɲaɾ ɐ̃j̃ muˈmẽtuz ĩpuɾˈtɐ̃tɨʃ/ Be there at important moments B1Intermediate#
  127. Dar apoio emocional /ˈdaɾ ɐˈpoju imusiuˈnaɫ/ Give emotional support B1Intermediate#
  128. Expressar-se com empatia /ɨʃpɾɨˈsaɾ sɨ kõ ẽpɐˈtiɐ/ Express yourself with empathy B2Intermediate#
  129. Ser amigo de verdade /ˈseɾ ɐˈmiɡu dɨ vɨɾˈdadɨ/ Being a real friend A2Elementary#
  130. Estar presente /ɨʃˈtaɾ pɾɨˈzẽtɨ/ Be present A2Elementary#
  131. Fazer uma viagem com amigos /fɐˈzeɾ ˈumɐ viˈaʒɐ̃j̃ kõ ɐˈmiɡuʃ/ Take a trip with friends A2Elementary#
  132. Fazer parte de um grupo /fɐˈzeɾ ˈpaɾtɨ dɨ ũ ˈɡɾupu/ Being part of a group A2Elementary#
  133. Fazer novos contactos /fɐˈzeɾ ˈnɔvuʃ kõˈtaktuʃ/ Make new contacts B1Elementary#
  134. Agradecer pela amizade /ɐɡɾɐdɨˈseɾ ˈpelɐ ɐmiˈzadɨ/ Be grateful for the friendship B1Elementary#
  135. Celebrar a amizade /sɨlɨˈbɾaɾ ɐ ɐmiˈzadɨ/ Celebrating friendship B1Elementary#
  136. Ter muitos amigos /ˈteɾ ˈmũjtuz ɐˈmiɡuʃ/ Having lots of friends A1Elementary#
  137. Ter poucos amigos /teɾ ˈpokuz ɐˈmiɡuʃ/ Having few friends A2Elementary#
  138. Contar segredos /kõˈtaɾ sɨˈɡɾeduʃ/ Telling secrets A2Elementary#
  139. Guardar segredos /ɡwɐɾˈdaɾ sɨˈɡɾeduʃ/ Keeping secrets A2Elementary#
  140. Rir juntos /ˈʁiɾ ˈʒũtuʃ/ Laugh together A2Elementary#
  141. Chorar juntos /ʃuˈɾaɾ ˈʒũtuʃ/ Cry together A2Elementary#
  142. Manter a amizade apesar da distância /mɐ̃ˈteɾ ɐ ɐmiˈzadɨ ɐpɨˈzaɾ dɐ diʃˈtɐ̃sjɐ/ Maintaining friendship despite the distance B1Intermediate#
  143. Estar junto nos momentos felizes e difíceis /ɨʃˈtaɾ ˈʒũtu nuʒ muˈmẽtuʃ fɨˈlizɨz i diˈfisɐjʃ/ Being together in happy and difficult times B1Intermediate#
  144. Ser parte da vida do outro /ˈseɾ ˈpaɾtɨ dɐ ˈvidɐ du ˈotɾu/ Being part of someone else's life B1Intermediate#
  145. Sair para conversar /sɐˈiɾ pɐɾɐ kõvɨɾˈsaɾ/ Going out to talk A2Elementary#
  146. Convivência /kõviˈvẽsjɐ/ a Coexistence B2Intermediate#
  147. Comunicação clara /kumunikɐˈsɐ̃w̃ ˈklaɾɐ/ a Clear communication B1Intermediate#
  148. Amizade acima das diferenças /ɐmiˈzaðɨ ɐˈsimɐ dɐʒ difɨˈɾẽsɐʃ/ a pl. as amizades acima das diferenças Friendship over differences B2Intermediate#
  149. Amizade que resiste ao tempo /ɐmiˈzaðɨ kɨ ʀɨˈziʃtɨ aw ˈtẽpu/ a pl. as amizades que resistem ao tempo Friendship that stands the test of time B2Intermediate#
  150. Amizade que se fortalece com o tempo /ɐmiˈzaðɨ kɨ sɨ fuɾtɐˈlɛsɨ kõ u ˈtẽpu/ a pl. as amizades que se fortalecem com o tempo Friendship that grows stronger with time B2Intermediate#
  151. Amizade que inspira /ɐmiˈzaðɨ kɨ ĩʃˈpiɾɐ/ a pl. as amizades que inspiram Friendship that inspires B1Intermediate#
  152. Boa companhia /ˈboɐ kõpɐˈɲiɐ/ a pl. as boas companhias Good company A2Elementary#
  153. Amizade como escolha /ɐmiˈzaðɨ ˈkomu ɨʃˈkoʎɐ/ a pl. as amizades como escolha Friendship as a choice B1Intermediate#
  154. Amizade como forma de amor /ɐmiˈzaðɨ ˈkomu ˈfɔɾmɐ dɨ ɐˈmoɾ/ a pl. as amizades como forma de amor Friendship as a form of love B1Intermediate#
  155. Amizade que não se mede /ɐmiˈzaðɨ kɨ ˈnɐ̃w̃ sɨ ˈmɛðɨ/ a pl. as amizades que não se medem Friendship that can't be measured B2Intermediate#
  156. Amizade que conforta /ɐmiˈzaðɨ kɨ kõˈfɔɾtɐ/ a pl. as amizades que confortam Friendship that comforts B1Intermediate#
  157. Amizade que transforma /ɐmiˈzaðɨ kɨ tɾɐ̃ʃˈfɔɾmɐ/ a pl. as amizades que transformam Friendship that transforms B1Intermediate#
  158. Amizade que ensina /ɐmiˈzaðɨ kɨ ẽˈsinɐ/ a pl. as amizades que ensinam Friendship that teaches B1Intermediate#
  159. Convivência urbana /kõviˈvẽsjɐ uɾˈbɐnɐ/ a Urban community life B2Intermediate#
  160. Ter empatia emocional /ˈteɾ ẽpɐˈtiɐ imusjuˈnal/ Have emotional empathy C1Intermediate#

Rules to remember

  • Amigo is masculine and Amiga is feminine. Colega has the same form for both genders; an article can show the gender.
  • In Amizade verdadeira and Relações harmoniosas, the adjective follows the noun and agrees with it in gender and number.
  • Apresentar-se and Integrar-se are pronominal infinitives. The pronoun is attached after the verb with a hyphen in these dictionary forms.

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