terrinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From terra +‎ -inha (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

 

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

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /tɛˈʁĩ.ɲɐ/ [tɛˈhĩ.j̃ɐ]
  • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA^(key): /tɛˈʁĩ.ɲɐ/ [tɛˈχĩ.j̃ɐ]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /tɛˈʁi.ɲa/ [tɛˈhi.ɲa]

• Hyphenation: ter‧ri‧nha

Noun

terrinha f (plural terrinhas)

1. diminutive of terra
2. (informal, endearing) homeland

   Já viajei muito, mas agora é hora de voltar para a terrinha.

   I've done much traveling, but now it's time to get back home.