nossa senhora

See also: Nossa Senhora

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “our lady!”.

This refers to Mary (mother of Jesus).

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈnɔ.sɐ sẽˈɲɔ.ɾɐ/ [ˈnɔ.sɐ sẽˈj̃ɔ.ɾɐ]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈnɔ.sɐ sẽˈɲɔ.ɾɐ/ [ˈnɔ.sɐ sẽˈj̃ɔ.ɾɐ]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈnɔ.sa seˈɲɔ.ɾa/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈnɔ.sɐ sɨˈɲo.ɾɐ/

Interjection

nossa senhora!

1. Alternative form of minha nossa senhora!

Derived terms

• nossa!