No. 1,913 in Portuguese
brother
The Portuguese word "brother" (borrowed from English) means "brother" or is used informally to mean "friend" or "dude."
In a sentence
Meu irmão é uma ótima pessoa.
My brother is a great person.
Here, 'irmão' is used in its literal sense to refer to a male sibling.
E aí, brother, como você está?
What's up, brother, how are you?
In this sentence, 'brother' is used colloquially as a friendly term to address someone, showing camaraderie.
Os jogadores do time se tratam como irmãos.
The players of the team treat each other like brothers.
Here, 'irmãos' metaphorically expresses a bond of friendship and solidarity.
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