bichinho

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Portuguese

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Alternative forms

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  • (Brazil, pronunciation spelling) bichim

Etymology

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From bicho (beast) +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /biˈʃĩ.ɲu/ [biˈʃĩ.j̃u]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /biˈʃi.ɲo/
 

Noun

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bichinho m (plural bichinhos)

  1. diminutive of bicho
  2. (informal) pet (animal kept as a companion)
    Synonyms: animal de estimação, bicho de estimação
  3. (Brazil, humorous) a very young child
  4. (Brazil, informal) loved one (child, romantic partner, spouse)