Portuguese edit

Etymology edit

From balão (balloon) +‎ -zinho.

Pronunciation edit

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /baˌlɐ̃w̃ˈzĩ.ɲu/ [baˌlɐ̃ʊ̯̃ˈzĩ.j̃u]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /baˌlɐ̃w̃ˈzi.ɲo/ [baˌlɐ̃ʊ̯̃ˈzi.ɲo]

  • Hyphenation: ba‧lão‧zi‧nho

Noun edit

balãozinho m (plural balõezinhos)

  1. Diminutive of balão
  2. (Brazil) balloon plant (Cardiospermum halicacabum, a tropical vine)