casal

[kɐ'zal]
nounmasculinepl: casais
couple
1. two people in a romantic or marital relationship
The couple went to dinner together.
O casal foi jantar junto.
2. a pair of people or things
A couple of friends came to visit.
Um casal de amigos veio nos visitar.
3. in some regions, a small rural house or farmhouse
They lived in a small cottage in the countryside.
Eles moravam em um casal no interior.
4. two of the same kind or type
A pair of horses pulled the carriage.
Um casal de cavalos puxava a carruagem.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'casal' is the standard term for any romantic or marital couple. It's frequently used in social contexts and media. In Portuguese tradition, 'casal' also refers to a small rural property or farmhouse, reflecting historical agricultural terminology. The word is neutral and widely accepted across all social classes and regions.
NYC Slang
couple
Synonyms / Sinônimos
duplapardoisparceria
Antonyms / Antônimos
solteiroindivíduosozinho

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
casal
Most common term for a romantic couple
Rio de Janeiro
casal
Standard usage, also used in carnival context for paired dancers
São Paulo
casal
Standard usage in both urban and rural contexts
Portugal
casal
Used for couple; also historically refers to a small rural dwelling or farmstead

Related Words

casamentonamoradoesposocompanheirorelação

Related Idioms & Phrases

um casal perfeito (a perfect match)
casal de turistas (tourist couple)
casal apaixonado (lovesick couple)
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