chiquinha

Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ʃiˈkĩ.ɲɐ/ [ʃiˈkĩ.j̃ɐ]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ʃiˈkĩ.ɲɐ/ [ʃiˈkĩ.j̃ɐ]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ʃiˈki.ɲa/

 

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ʃiˈki.ɲɐ/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ʃiˈki.ɲɐ/
  • (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): /t͡ʃiˈki.ɲɐ/

Noun

chiquinha f (plural chiquinhas)

1. (Brazil, informal) pigtail (either of two braids or ponytails on the side of the head)

   Synonym: maria-chiquinha