anjinho

Portuguese

Etymology

From anjo +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ɐ̃ˈʒĩ.ɲu/ [ɐ̃ˈʒĩ.j̃u]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ɐ̃ˈʒi.ɲo/

  • Hyphenation: an‧ji‧nho

Noun

anjinho m (plural anjinhos, feminine anjinha, feminine plural anjinhas)

  1. diminutive of anjo
    Synonym: anjozinho
  2. (figuratively) cherub (innocent or angelic child)

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