possante

Portuguese

Etymology

From posso +‎ -ante.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /poˈsɐ̃.t͡ʃi/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /poˈsɐ̃.t͡ʃi/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /poˈsɐ̃.te/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /puˈsɐ̃.tɨ/

• Rhymes: (Brazil) -ɐ̃tʃi, (Portugal) -ɐ̃tɨ
• Hyphenation: pos‧san‧te

Adjective

possante m or f (plural possantes)

1. powerful or vigorous

   Synonym: pujante

Noun

possante m (plural possantes)

1. (informal) ride (affectionate term for one’s automobile)

   Synonym: carango