almofadinha

Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /aw.mo.faˈd͡ʒĩ.ɲɐ/ [aʊ̯.mo.faˈd͡ʒĩ.j̃ɐ]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /aw.mo.faˈd͡ʒĩ.ɲɐ/ [aʊ̯.mo.faˈd͡ʒĩ.j̃ɐ]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /aw.mo.faˈd͡ʒi.ɲa/ [aʊ̯.mo.faˈd͡ʒi.ɲa]

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /al.mu.fɐˈdi.ɲɐ/ [aɫ.mu.fɐˈði.ɲɐ]

Noun

almofadinha f (plural almofadinhas)

1. diminutive of almofada
2. (colloquial) toe bean (digital pad of a cat or dog's paw)

   Synonyms: feijãozinho, jujubinha

Noun

almofadinha m (plural almofadinhas)

1. (Brazil, slang, derogatory) dandy (a man very concerned about his physical appearance, mannerisms, refined language, etc.)

   Ele é um almofadinha, sempre usa camisa social e fala em um tom refinado.

   He is a dandy, he always wears formal clothes and speaks in a refined tone.