godparent in Portuguese
godparent in Portuguese is padrinho, madrinha — godparent means someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
godparent in Portuguese
padrinho
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.
madrinha
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.
What does "godparent" mean?
- noun Someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
- noun A person chosen to look after a child if the child's parents should die.
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What is "godparent" in Portuguese?
"godparent" in Portuguese is padrinho, madrinha. godparent means: Someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
Are there other ways to say "godparent" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "godparent": padrinho, madrinha.
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