papel-machê

See also: papel maché

Portuguese

Alternative forms

• papel machê

Etymology

Partial calque of French papier mâché (literally “chewed paper”). Cognate to Spanish papel maché.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /paˌpɛw.maˈʃe/ [paˌpɛʊ̯.maˈʃe]

 

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɐˌpɛl.mɐˈʃe/ [pɐˌpɛɫ.mɐˈʃe]

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɐˌpɛl.mɐˈʃe/ [pɐˌpɛɫ.mɐˈʃe]
  • (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɐˌpɛl.mɐˈt͡ʃe/ [pɐˌpɛɫ.mɐˈt͡ʃe]
  • (Southern Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɐˌpɛ.li.mɐˈʃe/

• Rhymes: -e

Noun

papel-machê m (uncountable)

1. papier-mâché (paper mixed with glue used to create sculptures)