mãezinha

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From mãe (“mother”) +‎ -zinha.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌmɐ̃j̃ˈzĩ.ɲɐ/ [ˌmɐ̃ɪ̯̃ˈzĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌmɐ̃j̃ˈzi.ɲa/ [ˌmɐ̃ɪ̯̃ˈzi.ɲa]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˌmɐ̃j̃ˈzi.ɲɐ/

  • Hyphenation: mãe‧zi‧nha

Noun

mãezinha f (plural mãezinhas)

  1. diminutive of mãe
  2. (endearing) mammy, mum, mom
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