pretinho

Portuguese

Etymology

From preto +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

 

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

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /pɾeˈt͡ʃĩ.ɲu/ [pɾeˈt͡ʃĩ.j̃u]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /pɾeˈt͡ʃi.ɲo/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɾɨˈti.ɲu/

• Hyphenation: pre‧ti‧nho

Noun

pretinho m (plural pretinhos)

1. diminutive of preto
2. (Brazil, endearing) term of endearment for a black loved one, usually a lover or a close family member.

Adjective

pretinho (feminine pretinha, masculine plural pretinhos, feminine plural pretinhas)

1. diminutive of preto