Portuguese Word · Beginner
casa-mãe
head office, parent company
Pronunciation: /ˈka.zɐ ˈmɐ̃j̃/
Meaning
head office, parent company
Example
A casa-mãe fez empréstimo à subsidiária a fim de evitar insolvência.
The parent company made a loan to the subsidiary in order to avoid bankruptcy.
Practice tips
- Practice casa-mãe out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for beginner-level learners.