pretinho

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From preto +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pɾeˈt͡ʃĩ.ɲu/ [pɾeˈt͡ʃĩ.j̃u]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /pɾeˈt͡ʃi.ɲo/

  • Hyphenation: pre‧ti‧nho

Noun

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pretinho m (plural pretinhos)

  1. diminutive of preto
  2. (Brazil, endearing) term of endearment for a black loved one, usually a lover or a close family member.

Adjective

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pretinho (feminine pretinha, masculine plural pretinhos, feminine plural pretinhas)

  1. diminutive of preto