terrinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From terra +‎ -inha (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /tɛˈʁĩ.ɲɐ/ [tɛˈhĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /tɛˈʁĩ.ɲɐ/ [tɛˈχĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /tɛˈʁi.ɲa/ [tɛˈhi.ɲa]

  • Hyphenation: ter‧ri‧nha

Noun

terrinha f (plural terrinhas)

  1. Diminutive of terra
  2. (informal, endearing) homeland
    Já viajei muito, mas agora é hora de voltar para a terrinha.
    I've done much traveling, but now it's time to get back home.
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