riquinho

Portuguese

Etymology

From rico (“rich”) +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

 

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

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ʁiˈkĩ.ɲu/ [hiˈkĩ.j̃u]
  • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA^(key): /ʁiˈkĩ.ɲu/ [χiˈkĩ.j̃u]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ʁiˈki.ɲo/ [hiˈki.ɲo]

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ʁiˈki.ɲu/

Noun

riquinho m (plural riquinhos, feminine riquinha, feminine plural riquinhas)

1. (slang) rich kid (someone from a wealthy social origin who enjoys to flaunt their wealth and privileges)
2. (Rio Grande do Sul) cute (used as a term of endearment)