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Portuguese
Etymology
Partial calque of French Père Noël.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Papai Noel m (plural Papais Noéis)
- (Brazil, folklore) Santa Claus (mythological man who brings gifts to children during Christmas)
- Synonym: (Portugal) Pai Natal