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/
    • (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)

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