concubina

concubina/kõ.kuˈbi.nɐ/

noun

a woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or wives

Often used in historical or literary contexts; modern legal systems do not recognize the status.

Examples

01
No drama histórico, a concubina favorita do imperador vivia no pavilhão oriental do palácio.
In the historical drama, the emperor’s favorite concubine lived in the eastern wing of the palace.
02
Os arqueólogos encontraram documentos que registravam os nomes e a posição das concubinas reais na cidade antiga.
Archaeologists found records listing the names and ranks of royal concubines in the ancient city.
03
A protagonista do romance recusou-se a tornar-se concubina do poderoso, apesar da pressão da família.
The novel’s heroine refused to become a powerful man’s concubine despite family pressure.
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04
Na China antiga, os imperadores costumavam manter várias concubinas no palácio.

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