almofadinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From almofada (“cushion”) +‎ -inha (feminine diminutive suffix), literally “little cushion”.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /aw.mo.faˈd͡ʒĩ.ɲɐ/ [aʊ̯.mo.faˈd͡ʒĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /aw.mo.faˈd͡ʒi.ɲa/ [aʊ̯.mo.faˈd͡ʒi.ɲa]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /al.mu.fɐˈdi.ɲɐ/ [aɫ.mu.fɐˈði.ɲɐ]

Noun

almofadinha f (plural almofadinhas)

  1. diminutive of almofada
  2. (colloquial) toe bean (digital pad of a cat or dog's paw)
    Synonyms: feijãozinho, jujubinha

Noun

almofadinha m (plural almofadinhas)

  1. (Brazil, slang, derogatory) dandy (a man very concerned about his physical appearance, mannerisms, refined language, etc.)
    Ele é um almofadinha: sempre usa camisa social e fala em um tom refinado.
    He is a dandy: always wearing formal atire and speaking in a refined tone.

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