benzinho

Portuguese

Etymology

From bem +‎ -zinho.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌbẽj̃ˈzĩ.ɲu/ [ˌbẽɪ̯̃ˈzĩ.j̃u]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌbẽj̃ˈzi.ɲo/ [ˌbẽɪ̯̃ˈzi.ɲo]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˌbɐ̃j̃ˈzi.ɲu/

  • Hyphenation: ben‧zi‧nho

Noun

benzinho m (plural benzinhos)

  1. diminutive of bem
  2. (Brazil) honey (a term of affection)