daughter
A daughter is a female child or person in relation to her parents. It refers to the biological or legal relationship of a girl or woman to her mother and father.
Exemplos
3 de 5My daughter is six years old and starts school today.
My daughter is six years old and starts school today.
The Ambassador was accompanied by his eldest daughter to the gala.
The Ambassador was accompanied by his eldest daughter to the gala.
Is that your daughter? She looks just like you!
Is that your daughter? She looks just like you!
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Remember: 'Daughter' starts with 'D' just like 'Dad'. Also, imagine a daughter wearing a 'dot'—the word starts with 'dau' which sounds like 'dot' in some accents.
Quiz rápido
The king had three children: two sons and one ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: daughter
Exemplos
My daughter is six years old and starts school today.
everydayMy daughter is six years old and starts school today.
The Ambassador was accompanied by his eldest daughter to the gala.
formalThe Ambassador was accompanied by his eldest daughter to the gala.
Is that your daughter? She looks just like you!
informalIs that your daughter? She looks just like you!
The sociological study examines the bond between a mother and her daughter.
academicThe sociological study examines the bond between a mother and her daughter.
Mr. Smith introduced his daughter as the new marketing intern.
businessMr. Smith introduced his daughter as the new marketing intern.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Like mother, like daughter
Daughters often resemble or act like their mothers
Daddy's little girl
A daughter who is very close to and favored by her father
Daughter of the house
A female child belonging to a specific household
Frequentemente confundido com
Daughter is a family relation; Doctor is a medical profession. They sound slightly similar to beginners.
Daughter is your child; sister is your sibling (the child of your parents).
Notas de uso
The word 'daughter' is used regardless of the person's age; a 50-year-old woman is still her mother's daughter.
Erros comuns
Learners often struggle with the 'gh' spelling, which is silent. It is not pronounced like 'daff-ter'.
Dica de memorização
Remember: 'Daughter' starts with 'D' just like 'Dad'. Also, imagine a daughter wearing a 'dot'—the word starts with 'dau' which sounds like 'dot' in some accents.
Origem da palavra
From Old English 'dohtor', originating from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'daughter'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, 'daughter-in-law' is a significant legal and social distinction after marriage.
Quiz rápido
The king had three children: two sons and one ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: daughter
Gramática relacionada
Vocabulário relacionado
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Mais palavras de Family
father
A1A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.
dad
A1An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.
mother
A1A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.
son
A1A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.
child
A1A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.
sister
A1A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.
twin
A1A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.
baby
A1A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.
toddler
A1A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.
adult
A1A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.
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