Brandos

Brandos is a term that may refer to a surname in Portuguese-speaking regions and, grammatically, to a form of the Portuguese adjective brando. The surname likely derives from the same root as brando, meaning mild or gentle, and it appears in genealogical and civil records in Portugal, Brazil, and among Lusophone diaspora communities. There is no single internationally prominent person or institution universally associated with the name Brandos.

In Portuguese usage, brandos is the masculine plural form of the adjective brando, with brandas being the feminine plural. The word describes a quality such as mildness, gentleness, or leniency when applied to people, actions, or attitudes. As a surname, Brandos does not carry an inherent meaning beyond its familial origin, but it can reflect historical associations with characteristics attributed to ancestors or with regional naming patterns.

Brandos may also appear in literary or documentary contexts as part of a phrase describing conduct or temperament. Like related surnames and adjective forms, its interpretation depends on linguistic and cultural context. The term is distinct from similar surnames or roots in other languages and should be understood within the norms of Portuguese grammar and onomastics.