minha nossa senhora

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Portuguese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, my our lady! This usually refers to Mary (mother of Jesus).

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈmĩ.ɲɐ ˈnɔ.sɐ sẽˈɲɔ.ɾɐ/ [ˈmĩ.j̃ɐ ˈnɔ.sɐ sẽˈj̃ɔ.ɾɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈmi.ɲa ˈnɔ.sa seˈɲɔ.ɾa/

Interjection

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minha nossa senhora!

  1. oh my God!; good Lord!; Jesus! (said in shock, awe or dismay)

Usage notes

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This phrase is sometimes used with a name of a female saint:

  • "minha nossa senhora de Fátima!"
  • "minha nossa senhora de Lourdes!"

Usually, no name is added, just: "minha nossa senhora!"