pazinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From pá +‎ -z- +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): (Brazil) /ˌpaˈzĩ.ɲɐ/, [ˌpaˈzĩ.j̃ɐ]
  • IPA(key): (Portugal) /ˌpaˈzi.ɲɐ/, [ˌpaˈzi.ɲɐ]

Noun

pazinha f (plural pazinhas)

  1. Diminutive of pá (“small shovel”)
  2. trowel, small shovel
  3. (Brazil) (dialectal) A very tiny spoon (usually plastic or wooden).
    Synonym: colherzinha
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