frioleira

Portuguese

Etymology

From frivoleira (“frivolity”), from frívolo (“frivolous”).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /fɾi.oˈle(j).ɾɐ/ [fɾɪ.oˈle(ɪ̯).ɾɐ], (faster pronunciation) /fɾjoˈle(j).ɾɐ/ [fɾjoˈle(ɪ̯).ɾɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /fɾi.oˈle(j).ɾa/ [fɾɪ.oˈle(ɪ̯).ɾa], (faster pronunciation) /fɾjoˈle(j).ɾa/ [fɾjoˈle(ɪ̯).ɾa]
 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /fɾi.uˈlɐj.ɾɐ/, (faster pronunciation) /fɾjuˈlɐj.ɾɐ/
    • (Northern Portugal) IPA(key): /fɾi.uˈlej.ɾɐ/, (faster pronunciation) /fɾjuˈlej.ɾɐ/
    • (Central Portugal) IPA(key): /fɾi.uˈlej.ɾɐ/, (faster pronunciation) /fɾjuˈlej.ɾɐ/
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /fɾi.uˈle.ɾɐ/, (faster pronunciation) /fɾjuˈle.ɾɐ/

  • Hyphenation: fri‧o‧lei‧ra

Noun

frioleira f (plural frioleiras)

  1. frivolity; trifle; futility (something frivolous, unimportant, of little worth)
    Synonyms: frivolidade, frivoleira, ninharia, futilidade
  2. stupidity (a stupid act)
    Synonyms: estupidez, burrice, idiotice
  3. (sewing) a type of lace (light fabric with patterns of holes) used to decorate clothing

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