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step-parent (general)
[/ˈstɛp ˌpɛərənt/]
noun
pl: step-parents
padrasto/madrasta
1.
A parent by marriage who is not one's biological parent; the spouse of one's biological parent
After her parents' divorce, she gained a step-parent when her mother remarried.
Após o divórcio dos pais, ela ganhou um padrasto quando sua mãe se casou novamente.
2.
A person who has married the biological parent of a child and assumes a parental role
Her step-parent has been very supportive throughout her education.
Seu padrasto/madrasta tem sido muito apoiador durante sua educação.
Synonyms
stepmother
stepfather
Antonyms
biological parent
natural parent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
padrasto (masculine) / madrasta (feminine)
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
padrasto/madrasta
Standard regional usage
São Paulo
padrasto/madrasta
Standard regional usage
Portugal
padrasto (masculine) / madrasta (feminine)
Same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
wicked step-parent (negative stereotype from fairy tales)
blended family (family structure involving step-parents)
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