chávena

Portuguese

Etymology

From Malay cawan, from Mandarin 茶碗 (cháwǎn, teacup). Possibly from a theorized Etruscan "zavena" (Anc. Greek "Kántharos").

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈʃa.ve.nɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈʃa.ve.na/
 

  • Hyphenation: chá‧ve‧na

Noun

chávena f (plural chávenas)

  1. (Portugal) cup (especially a teacup)
    Synonym: xícara
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