B2 noun Neutro

bridesmaid

/ˈbraɪdz.meɪd/

A bridesmaid is a female friend or relative who attends to the bride during a wedding ceremony. Her role involves supporting the bride with preparations and participating in the wedding procession.

Exemplos

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1

My sister asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding next summer.

My sister invited me to be her wedding attendant next summer.

2

The bridesmaid proceeded down the aisle with grace, followed by the maid of honor.

The wedding attendant walked down the church passage elegantly.

3

I've been a bridesmaid so many times that I have a closet full of colorful dresses I'll never wear again.

I have served as a wedding helper frequently and have many unused dresses.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bridesmaid
Adjetivo
bridal
Relacionado
bride
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Dica de memorização

Remember: A 'bride' needs a 'maid' (helper) on her big day. Combine the two: bridesmaid.

Quiz rápido

Sarah was thrilled when her best friend asked her to be a ________ in the upcoming wedding.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bridesmaid

Exemplos

1

My sister asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding next summer.

everyday

My sister invited me to be her wedding attendant next summer.

2

The bridesmaid proceeded down the aisle with grace, followed by the maid of honor.

formal

The wedding attendant walked down the church passage elegantly.

3

I've been a bridesmaid so many times that I have a closet full of colorful dresses I'll never wear again.

informal

I have served as a wedding helper frequently and have many unused dresses.

4

Sociological analysis suggests the role of the bridesmaid serves to reinforce female kinship bonds within the matrimonial ritual.

academic

Academic study shows that the bridesmaid role strengthens family ties during weddings.

5

As a professional bridesmaid, she provides logistical support and emotional stability for high-end clients.

business

In her job as a hired wedding attendant, she manages logistics for customers.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bridesmaid
Adjetivo
bridal
Relacionado
bride

Colocações comuns

be a bridesmaid to act as a bride's attendant
bridesmaid's dress the specific gown worn by a wedding attendant
chief bridesmaid the primary attendant (maid of honor)
junior bridesmaid a younger girl acting as an attendant
bridesmaid duties the tasks assigned to a bridesmaid

Frases Comuns

Always a bridesmaid, never a bride

Someone who is close to success but never quite achieves the top position.

To bridesmaid

Informal usage meaning to serve as an attendant.

Bridesmaid party

The group of women attending to the bride.

Frequentemente confundido com

bridesmaid vs Maid of honor

The maid of honor is the chief bridesmaid; other bridesmaids are the supporting attendants.

bridesmaid vs Flower girl

A flower girl is usually a young child, whereas a bridesmaid is typically an adult or teenager.

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Notas de uso

The term is specifically used for female attendants. In modern inclusive weddings, a male in this role might be called a 'bridesman'.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes spell it as 'bridemaid', forgetting the 's' in the middle which indicates the 'bride's' maid.

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Dica de memorização

Remember: A 'bride' needs a 'maid' (helper) on her big day. Combine the two: bridesmaid.

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Origem da palavra

A compound of 'bride' (from Old English bryd) and 'maid' (meaning a young unmarried woman).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: bridesmaids Often used with the verb 'to be' or 'to act as'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, the bride chooses her bridesmaids and often selects a specific color or style of dress for them to wear to create a uniform look.

Quiz rápido

Sarah was thrilled when her best friend asked her to be a ________ in the upcoming wedding.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bridesmaid

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