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aumigo

Portuguese edit

Etymology edit

Blend of au au (“dog, doggy; bow-wow”) +‎ amigo (“friend”).

Pronunciation edit

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /awˈmi.ɡu/ [aʊ̯ˈmi.ɡu]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /awˈmi.ɡo/ [aʊ̯ˈmi.ɡo]

  • Hyphenation: au‧mi‧go

Noun edit

aumigo m (plural aumigos, feminine aumiga, feminine plural aumigas)

  1. (informal) a dog friend; a dog, doggy; a friendly dog.

Usage notes edit

  • This word is used when referring affectionately to dogs.
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