tem-tem

Portuguese

Etymology

From tem, third-person singular present indicative of ter.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌtẽj̃ˈtẽj̃/ [ˌtẽɪ̯̃ˈtẽɪ̯̃]

Noun

tem-tem m (plural tem-tens)

1. (Brazil) toddling
2. collared forest falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus)