Portuguese Expression · Intermediate
pai natal
a person dressed up as Santa Claus
Pronunciation: /ˈpaj naˈtaw/
Meaning
a person dressed up as Santa Claus
Example
Mais de uma centena de pais natais participaram no desfile de Natal.
More than a hundred people dressed up as Santa Claus participated in the Christmas parade.
Practice tips
- Practice pai natal 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.