brothers

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nounmasculinepl: brothers

irmãos

1. Male siblings; sons of the same parents

My brothers and I grew up together.

Meus irmãos e eu crescemos juntos.

2. Members of a religious community or monastic order

The brothers at the monastery maintain the ancient traditions.

Os irmãos do mosteiro mantêm as tradições antigas.

3. Fellow members of a group, organization, or cause; comrades

We stand together as brothers in arms.

Nos mantemos unidos como irmãos de armas.

4. Used informally to address male friends or associates

Hey brothers, let's get started!

Ei rapazes, vamos começar!

NYC Slang

brothers / bros (informal among friends)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

irmãos

Standard usage for male siblings or members of a group

Rio de Janeiro

irmãos

Commonly used; may use 'manos' informally for friends

São Paulo

irmãos

Standard; informal contexts may use 'brothers' directly in English

Portugal

irmãos

Standard European Portuguese; 'irmãos' is formal and common

brothers in arms - irmãos de armas (loyal companions in struggle)

big brother - irmão mais velho (or figuratively, an authority figure)

sworn brothers - irmãos jurados (bound by oath or loyalty)

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