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Portuguese
Etymology
From juiz + -a.
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒuˈi.zɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈʒwi.zɐ/
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒuˈi.zɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈʒwi.zɐ/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒuˈi.za/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈʒwi.za/
Noun
juíza f (plural juízas)
- female equivalent of juiz
Usage notes
The form juíza is now the prevalent form. However, juiz can still sometimes be used to refer to a female judge (e.g.: a senhora juiz), though this usage is mostly dated now.[1]
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