sogros
Sogros is the Portuguese term for the fathers of one’s spouse, i.e., the male parents-in-law. The plural sogros can refer to more than one father-in-law or to the set of fathers-in-law within a family. The corresponding female term is sogra (mother-in-law). The word is used in both Portugal and Brazilian Portuguese, as well as in other Portuguese-speaking communities.
In social usage, sogros are part of extended family networks and their role varies widely. Some sogros
Etiquette and forms of address differ by region and family. Depending on local norms, a sogro might
Legal and social context also influences the relationship. There is no universal legal obligation for sogros
Etymology and cross-language note: sogro is a core element of Portuguese kinship vocabulary, contrasting with the