juíza

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Portuguese

Etymology

From juiz +‎ -a.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒuˈi.zɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈʒwi.zɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒuˈi.za/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈʒwi.za/

  • Hyphenation: ju‧í‧za

Noun

juíza f (plural juízas)

  1. 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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