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parceiro

[par-say-ROH]
nounmasculinepl: parceiros
partner
1. A person who shares or takes part in an activity, business, or relationship with another person
He is my business partner.
Ele é meu parceiro de negócios.
2. A person with whom one dances, plays sports, or engages in a shared activity
She is my dance partner.
Ela é minha parceira de dança.
3. A spouse or romantic companion
He introduced his partner to the family.
Ele apresentou seu parceiro à família.
4. An ally or associate in a common cause
They are partners in crime.
Eles são parceiros no crime.
NYC Slang
partner, homie, bro
Synonyms
companheirosóciocolegaassociadoaliado
Antonyms
adversárioinimigorivaloponente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parceiro
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
parceiro
Common in everyday speech; also used colloquially as a friendly greeting
São Paulo
parceiro
Standard usage in business and social contexts
Portugal
parceiro
Standard term; may also use 'sócio' in business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

parceiro de cama e mesa - spouse or live-in partner
ser parceiro de alguém - to be someone's ally or supporter
entrar em parceria - to enter into a partnership
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