inânia

Portuguese

Etymology

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Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /iˈnɐ̃.ni.ɐ/ [iˈnɐ̃.nɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /iˈnɐ̃.njɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /iˈnɐ.ni.a/ [iˈnɐ.nɪ.a], (faster pronunciation) /iˈnɐ.nja/

  • Hyphenation: i‧nâ‧ni‧a

Noun

inânia f (plural inânias)

  1. inanity
    Synonym: inanidade
  2. inanition (exhaustion caused by lack of nourishment)
    Synonym: inanição
  3. trifle (thing of little importance or worth)
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