mãezinha

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Portuguese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From mãe (mother) +‎ -zinha.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌmɐ̃j̃ˈzĩ.ɲɐ/ [ˌmɐ̃ɪ̯̃ˈzĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌmɐ̃j̃ˈzi.ɲa/ [ˌmɐ̃ɪ̯̃ˈzi.ɲa]

Noun

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mãezinha f (plural mãezinhas)

  1. diminutive of mãe
  2. mammy, mum, mom