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mãinha

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See also: mainha

Portuguese

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Etymology

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From mãe +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /mɐ̃ˈĩ.ɲɐ/ [mɐ̃ˈĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /mɐ̃ˈi.ɲa/

  • Hyphenation: mã‧i‧nha

Noun

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mãinha f (plural mãinhas)

  1. (Northeast Brazil, familiar) Alternative form of mãezinha
    Synonym: mamãe
    Coordinate term: painho