tíbio

See also: tibio and tibio-

Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese tibio, inherited from Latin tepidus. Doublet of the borrowed tépido.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃi.bi.u/ [ˈt͡ʃi.bɪ.u], (faster pronunciation) /ˈt͡ʃi.bju/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃi.bi.u/ [ˈt͡ʃi.bɪ.u], (faster pronunciation) /ˈt͡ʃi.bju/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃi.bi.o/ [ˈt͡ʃi.bɪ.o], (faster pronunciation) /ˈt͡ʃi.bjo/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈti.bju/ [ˈti.βju]

Adjective

tíbio (feminine tíbia, masculine plural tíbios, feminine plural tíbias)

1. tepid; lukewarm (slightly hot)

   Synonyms: tépido, morno

2. tepid (exhibiting little passion or eagerness)