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figurine

[/ˌfɪɡjəˈriːn/]
nounfemininepl: figurines
estatueta
1. A small decorative statue or model of a person or animal, typically made from ceramic, porcelain, plastic, or metal
She collected porcelain figurines from around the world.
Ela colecionava estatuetas de porcelana de todo o mundo.
2. A carved or molded representation of a human or animal figure, usually small in size and ornamental in purpose
The museum displayed ancient clay figurines from the Bronze Age.
O museu exibia estatuetas de argila antigas da Idade do Bronze.
Synonyms
statuettefigureheadmodelminiaturesculpture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estatueta
most common term used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estatueta
standard usage
São Paulo
estatueta
standard usage
Portugal
estatueta
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

collectible figurine
action figurine
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