libelinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From libél(ula) +‎ -inha (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /li.bɛˈlĩ.ɲɐ/ [li.bɛˈlĩ.j̃ɐ]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /li.bɛˈlĩ.ɲɐ/ [li.bɛˈlĩ.j̃ɐ]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /li.bɛˈli.ɲa/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /li.bɨˈli.ɲɐ/ [li.βɨˈli.ɲɐ]

Noun

libelinha f (plural libelinhas)

1. damselfly (insect)

   Synonym: donzelinha