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pombinha
[pom-ˈbi-ɲə]
noun
feminine
pl: pombinhas
little dove; pigeon
1.
A small dove or pigeon; diminutive form of pomba
The little dove landed on the windowsill.
A pombinha pousou no peitoril da janela.
2.
Term of endearment for a beloved person, especially a woman or child
Come here, my little dove, don't be shy.
Vem cá, minha pombinha, não seja tímida.
3.
In children's language, a gentle or innocent person
She's such a sweet little dove.
Ela é uma pombinha muito doce.
Synonyms
pomba
pombinha-branca
querida
amor
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pombinha
common diminutive and term of endearment
Rio de Janeiro
pombinha
frequently used as affectionate term
Portugal
pombinha
less commonly used as term of endearment than in Brazil
Related Idioms & Phrases
ser uma pombinha - to be innocent or gentle
minha pombinha - my darling/sweetheart
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