How to Say ‘The whole family’ in Portuguese
Toda a família
TOH-duh uh fuh-MEE-lee-uh
[TOH-duh uh fuh-MEE-lee-uh]
💬 Usage Tip: "Toda a" means "the whole" with a singular noun. Compare: "todo o jogo" = the whole game.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Watching football as a family is a big thing in Portugal, with several generations often commenting at once.
Phrase Breakdown
Toda
[TOH-duh]
all
Feminine singular form meaning all or whole.
Toda a família viu o jogo em silêncio.
The whole family watched the match in silence.
a
[uh]
the
Feminine singular definite article meaning the.
Toda a família ficou tensa no penálti.
The whole family got tense at the penalty.
família
[fuh-MEE-lee-uh]
family
Noun meaning family.
Toda a família gritou quando a bola bateu no poste.
The whole family shouted when the ball hit the post.
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