pelinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From pele (“skin”) +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pɛˈlĩ.ɲɐ/ [pɛˈlĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /pɛˈli.ɲa/

  • Hyphenation: pe‧li‧nha

Noun

pelinha f (plural pelinhas)

  1. diminutive of pele
    Synonym: pelezinha
  2. (Brazil) hangnail
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