pretinho

Portuguese edit

Etymology edit

From preto +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation edit

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /pɾeˈt͡ʃĩ.ɲu/ [pɾeˈt͡ʃĩ.j̃u]
- (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /pɾeˈt͡ʃi.ɲo/

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɾɨˈti.ɲu/

Hyphenation: pre‧ti‧nho

Noun edit

pretinho m (plural pretinhos)

Diminutive of preto
(Brazil, endearing) term of endearment for a black loved one, usually a lover or a close family member.

Adjective edit

pretinho (feminine pretinha, masculine plural pretinhos, feminine plural pretinhas)

Diminutive of preto

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