pomba

[ˈpõ.bɐ]

nounfemininepl: pombas

dove, pigeon

1. A bird of the family Columbidae, typically with a plump body, small head, and soft cooing call

The white dove symbolizes peace.

A pomba branca simboliza a paz.

2. A term of endearment used affectionately

Come here, my dove.

Vem cá, minha pomba.

3. A person who advocates for peaceful solutions (politics/diplomacy)

He is a dove in international negotiations.

Ele é uma pomba nas negociações internacionais.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

pomba

Standard usage for both the bird and terms of endearment

São Paulo

pomba

Common usage; may also use 'rola' colloquially

Portugal

pomba

Standard usage; 'pombinha' often used as diminutive term of endearment

pomba da paz (dove of peace)

branco como uma pomba (white as a dove)

olhar de pomba (dove-like look; innocent or tender look)

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