amélia

See also: amelia, Amelia, Amélia, Amelía, and Amelią

Portuguese

Etymology

From the proper name Amélia.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈmɛ.li.ɐ/ [aˈmɛ.lɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /aˈmɛ.ljɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈmɛ.li.a/ [aˈmɛ.lɪ.a], (faster pronunciation) /aˈmɛ.lja/

Noun

amélia f (plural amélias)

  1. a remarkably submissive housewife
  2. a modest and hardworking woman
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