pontinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From ponta +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /põˈt͡ʃĩ.ɲɐ/ [põˈt͡ʃĩ.j̃ɐ]

Noun

pontinha f (plural pontinhas)

  1. diminutive of ponta (“tip”)
  2. small portion
    Ele sentiu uma pontinha de inveja do sucesso dela. ― He felt a twinge of envy at her success.
  3. tantrum
    Synonyms: birra, manha, tolice

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