conjungal

[kõn-jun-ˈgal]
adjectivepl: conjungais
conjugal
1. relating to or denoting the relationship between married couple; pertaining to marriage or married life
The couple enjoyed their conjungal bliss after years of dating.
O casal desfrutava sua felicidade conjungal após anos de namoro.
2. of or relating to the married state; matrimonial
Conjungal rights and responsibilities are defined by law in most countries.
Os direitos e responsabilidades conjungais são definidos por lei na maioria dos países.
3. shared between husband and wife
They maintained conjungal property throughout their marriage.
Eles mantiveram propriedade conjungal durante o casamento.
This is a formal, legal term commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese legal documents regarding marriage, property rights, and family law. It appears frequently in divorce proceedings, prenuptial agreements, and family court decisions. The term maintains a somewhat archaic or formal tone in contemporary usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conjugalmatrimonialmaritalnuptialwedded
Antonyms / Antônimos
singleunmarrieddivorcedseparated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conjugal
standard usage in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
conjugal
standard usage, preferred in legal documents

Related Words

marriagespousematrimonyconjugalwedlockmarital

Related Idioms & Phrases

conjungal bliss
conjungal rights
conjungal duty
conjungal affection
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