capachinho

Portuguese

Etymology

From capacho (“doormat”) +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

 

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

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ka.paˈʃĩ.ɲu/ [ka.paˈʃĩ.j̃u]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ka.paˈʃi.ɲo/

 

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɐ.pɐˈʃi.ɲu/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɐ.pɐˈʃi.ɲu/
  • (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɐ.pɐˈt͡ʃi.ɲu/

Noun

capachinho m (plural capachinhos)

1. diminutive of capacho
2. wig (hair worn on the head)

   Synonym: peruca