riquinho

Portuguese

Etymology

From rico (“rich”) +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʁiˈkĩ.ɲu/ [hiˈkĩ.j̃u]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /ʁiˈkĩ.ɲu/ [χiˈkĩ.j̃u]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ʁiˈki.ɲo/ [hiˈki.ɲo]

  • Hyphenation: ri‧qui‧nho

Noun

riquinho m (plural riquinhos, feminine riquinha, feminine plural riquinhas)

  1. (colloquial) rich kid (someone from a wealthy social origin who enjoys flaunting their wealth and privileges)
  2. cute (used as a term of endearment)
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