risadinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From risada +‎ -inha (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ʁi.zaˈd͡ʒĩ.ɲɐ/ [hi.zaˈd͡ʒĩ.j̃ɐ]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ʁi.zaˈd͡ʒĩ.ɲɐ/ [hi.zaˈd͡ʒĩ.j̃ɐ]
  • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA^(key): /ʁi.zaˈd͡ʒĩ.ɲɐ/ [χi.zaˈd͡ʒĩ.j̃ɐ]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ʁi.zaˈd͡ʒi.ɲa/ [hi.zaˈd͡ʒi.ɲa]

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ʁi.zɐˈdi.ɲɐ/ [ʁi.zɐˈði.ɲɐ]

Noun

risadinha f (plural risadinhas)

1. Diminutive of risada: giggle
   • 2005, J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter e o Enigma do Príncipe [Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince] (Harry Potter; 6), Rio de Janeiro: Rocco, →ISBN, page 138:

     O protesto de Hermione foi abafado por uma risadinha alta.

     Hermione's objection was interrupted by a loud little laugh.