mãezinha

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Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From mãe (mother) +‎ -zinha.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌmɐ̃j̃ˈzĩ.ɲɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌmɐ̃j̃ˈzi.ɲa/

Noun

mãezinha f (plural mãezinhas)

  1. diminutive of mãe
  2. mammy, mum, mom