close relative
[/kloʊs ˈrɛlətɪv/]
nounpl: close relatives
parente próximo
1. A family member with a direct blood relationship, such as parents, siblings, grandparents, or children
In case of emergency, please list your close relatives.
Em caso de emergência, por favor, liste seus parentes próximos.
2. Someone connected by blood or marriage in the first or second degree of kinship
Close relatives are typically entitled to inherit property.
Parentes próximos normalmente têm direito de herança.
In both Brazilian and American legal contexts, 'close relatives' is significant for inheritance laws, medical decisions, and immigration sponsorship. In Brazilian culture, family ties (laços familiares) are particularly valued, and close relatives often maintain strong interdependent relationships. The term is commonly used in official documents, legal proceedings, and emergency contact forms.
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