Portuguese Family Songs for Kids

The family songs

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  A Minha Família

  My Family · 2:00 · Premium

  família, mamã, papá, irmão

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  Mamã e Papá

  Mom and Dad · 2:00 · Premium

  mamã, papá, bebé, irmã

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  Avó e Avô

  Grandma and Grandpa · 2:00 · Premium

  avó, avô, velhinho, abraço

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  Amo-te

  I Love You · 1:36 · Premium

  amo-te, coração, beijinhos, juntos

Portuguese family words from these songs

Every key word and phrase across the unit, with its English meaning.

Tips for parents

• Look through family photos and name each person with the Portuguese family word.
• If a grandparent speaks Portuguese, play the song on a video call and let your child sing it to them.
• Say the Portuguese “I love you” at bedtime; small rituals make words stick.

Questions parents ask

Are the family songs good for families with relatives who speak Portuguese?

Yes. Family words are what children most want to use with relatives, so these songs give them something to share on the very next visit or call.

Which Portuguese words are in these family songs?

14 key words and phrases, including família (family), mamã (mom), papá (dad), irmão (brother), bebé (baby), irmã (sister), avó (grandma), avô (grandpa). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the Portuguese family songs free?

The lyrics, translations and word lists here are free to read. Playing the songs is part of Premium, which you can try free for 7 days. The first unit, greeting songs, is free forever.

How long are the songs?

Between 1:36 and 2:00 each, about 8 minutes for all 4. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.