mainha

See also: mãinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From mãe +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

 

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

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

• (Northeast Brazil) IPA^(key): [mɐ̃ˈĩ.ɐ]
• Hyphenation: ma‧i‧nha

Noun

mainha f (plural mainhas)

1. (Northeast Brazil, familiar) Alternative form of mãezinha

   Synonym: mamãe

   Coordinate term: painho