Portuguese

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Etymology

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From senhora +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /sẽ.ɲoˈɾĩ.ɲɐ/ [sẽ.j̃oˈɾĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /se.ɲoˈɾi.ɲa/

Noun

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senhorinha f (plural senhorinhas)

  1. diminutive of senhora
  2. a very old lady