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pontinha

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From ponta +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /põˈt͡ʃĩ.ɲɐ/ [põˈt͡ʃĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /põˈt͡ʃi.ɲa/

Noun

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pontinha f (plural pontinhas)

  1. diminutive of ponta (tip)
  2. small portion
    Ele sentiu uma pontinha de inveja do sucesso dela.He felt a twinge of envy at her success.
  3. tantrum
    Synonyms: birra, manha, tolice