motinho

Portuguese

Etymology

From moto f +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /mɔˈt͡ʃĩ.ɲu/ [mɔˈt͡ʃĩ.j̃u]

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /mɔˈti.ɲu/

• Hyphenation: mo‧ti‧nho

Noun

motinho f (plural motinhos)

1. diminutive of moto (“small motor bike”)

   Synonym: (Portugal or proscribed) motinha