vénia

See also: venia, venía, vènia, and vênia

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin venia.

Pronunciation

 

  • Hyphenation: vé‧ni‧a

Noun

vénia f (plural vénias) (European Portuguese spelling)

  1. a bow or nod of courtesy
    Synonyms: mesura, cortesia, reverência
  2. consent; permission
    Synonym: permissão
  3. forgiveness; pardon
    Synonyms: perdão, desculpas

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