abobrinha

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Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From abobra +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation[edit]

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /a.bɔˈbɾĩ.ɲɐ/ [a.bɔˈbɾĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /a.bɔˈbɾi.ɲa/

Noun[edit]

abobrinha f (plural abobrinhas)

  1. Diminutive of abobra: small pumpkin
  2. (Brazil) courgette (a small marrow/squash)
    Synonym: (Portugal) curgete
  3. (Brazil, figuratively) nonsense