Papai Noel

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Etymology

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Partial calque of French Père Noël.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /paˈpaj noˈɛw/ [paˈpaɪ̯ noˈɛʊ̯]

Proper noun

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Papai Noel m (plural Papais Noéis)

  1. (Brazil, folklore) Santa Claus (mythological man who brings gifts to children during Christmas)
    Synonym: (Portugal) Pai Natal