What does Família grande mean?

Família numerosa ou extensa (Large or extended family) For example: "Temos família grande, somos 12 (We have a big family, we're 12)"

Where does the slang word Família grande come from?

Família grande is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

Família grande

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Família grande definition 1

Família numerosa ou extensa (Large or extended family)

"Temos família grande, somos 12 (We have a big family, we're 12)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Família grandi 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Família grande; muitos parentes / Large family; many relatives

"Nôs têm família grandi / Temos família grande / We have a large family"

Famia grandi 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

Família grande (Big family)

"No ten famia grandi. (We have a big family.)"

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