Portuguese

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Etymology

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From ponta (point; tip) +‎ -eira.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /põˈte(j).ɾɐ/ [põˈte(ɪ̯).ɾɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /põˈte(j).ɾa/ [põˈte(ɪ̯).ɾa]
 

Noun

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ponteira f (plural ponteiras)

  1. aglet (cover at the tip of a shoelace)
  2. ferrule (metal tip of an umbrella or cane)
    Synonym: conteira
  3. chape (metal cap of a scabbard)
    Synonym: conteira
  4. (martial arts) a capoeira strike
  5. (music) fret
    Synonyms: (Portugal) trasto, (Brazil) traste
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