quizila

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Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Kimbundu kijila.

Pronunciation

 

  • Hyphenation: qui‧zi‧la

Noun

quizila f (plural quizilas)

  1. an (often natural and unmotivated) antipathy, repulse or hostility for something or someone
    Synonyms: antipatia, repulsa
  2. feeling of impatience or annoyance
    Synonyms: impaciência, aborrecimento
  3. argument, fight
    Synonyms: briga, discussão
  4. (Brazil, religion) that which is sacred in Afro-Brazilian religions such as Umbanda and Candomblé
  5. (Brazil, religion) superstitious repulse for certain foods or behaviors