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palrinha

[pahl-REE-nyuh]
nounfemininepl: palrinhas
small paddle; small stick used for mixing or stirring
1. A small wooden paddle or stick, often used in cooking or crafts
She used a small palrinha to stir the paint.
Ela usou uma palrinha pequena para mexer a tinta.
2. A diminutive form of 'palheta' or small implement resembling a paddle
The baker grabbed the palrinha to mix the batter.
O padeiro pegou na palrinha para misturar a massa.
Synonyms
palhetaespátula pequenavareta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
palrinha
Common usage in cooking and craft contexts
Portugal
palheta
More commonly used term in Portugal
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