mainha

See also: mãinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From mãe +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /mɐ̃ˈĩ.ɲɐ/ [mɐ̃ˈĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /mɐ̃ˈi.ɲa/

Noun

mainha f (plural mainhas)

  1. (Northeast Brazil, familiar) alternative form of mãezinha
    Synonym: mamãe
    Coordinate term: painho
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