matrimônio

[ma.tri.ˈmo.niu]

nounmasculinepl: matrimônios

marriage

1. The legal union of two people as spouses; the state of being married

Their marriage lasted fifty years.

O matrimônio deles durou cinquenta anos.

2. A wedding ceremony

The marriage took place in the church.

O matrimônio foi celebrado na igreja.

3. In biology, the union of male and female elements

The matrimony of two different species is rare.

O matrimônio de duas espécies diferentes é raro.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

casamento

More commonly used in everyday speech than matrimônio

Portugal

matrimônio

More formal and traditional usage; casamento also used

Formal/Legal

matrimônio

Preferred in legal documents and formal contexts

em matrimônio - in matrimony/marriage

consumar o matrimônio - to consummate the marriage

vinculo do matrimônio - the bonds of matrimony

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