dedinho

Portuguese

Etymology

From dedo +‎ -inho, literally “little finger”.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /deˈd͡ʒĩ.ɲu/ [deˈd͡ʒĩ.j̃u]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /deˈd͡ʒĩ.ɲu/ [deˈd͡ʒĩ.j̃u]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /deˈd͡ʒi.ɲo/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /dɨˈdi.ɲu/ [dɨˈði.ɲu]

Noun

dedinho m (plural dedinhos)

1. diminutive of dedo
2. little finger

   Synonyms: dedo mínimo, mindinho

3. little toe

Related terms

• dedão