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marriage

[/ˈmærɪdʒ/]
nounfemininepl: marriages
casamento
1. The legal or religious ceremony uniting two people as spouses
Their marriage took place in June.
O casamento deles aconteceu em junho.
2. The state of being married; matrimony
A successful marriage requires commitment and trust.
Um casamento bem-sucedido requer compromisso e confiança.
3. The union or combination of two things
The marriage of technology and art created something beautiful.
A união de tecnologia e arte criou algo bonito.
Synonyms
matrimonywedlockunionnuptials
Antonyms
divorceseparation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
casamento
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
casamento
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
casamento
No significant regional variation
Portugal
casamento
Standard usage; occasionally 'matrimónio' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

marriage of convenience - casamento de conveniência
till death do us part - até que a morte nos separe
the marriage is on the rocks - o casamento está à beira do colapso
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