meia dúzia

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Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, half dozen.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈmej.ɐ ˈdu.zi.ɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈmej.ɐ ˈdu.zjɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈmej.a ˈdu.zi.a/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈmej.a ˈdu.zja/
 

Noun

meia dúzia f (plural meias dúzias)

  1. half a dozen (6, six)
    Eu quero comprar meia dúzia de ovos.
    I want to buy half a dozen of eggs.
  2. couple (a small number)

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