passarinho

Portuguese

Etymology 1

From pássaro +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pa.saˈɾĩ.ɲu/ [pa.saˈɾĩ.j̃u]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /pa.saˈɾi.ɲo/

  • Hyphenation: pas‧sa‧ri‧nho

Noun

passarinho m (plural passarinhos, feminine passarinha, feminine plural passarinhas)

  1. diminutive of pássaro
    Synonym: passarozinho
  2. any small species of bird, such as passerines
  3. birdie (small bird, or a term of endearment)
Derived terms

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

passarinho

  1. first-person singular present indicative of passarinhar

Further reading

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