selinho

Portuguese

Etymology

From selo +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /seˈlĩ.ɲu/ [seˈlĩ.j̃u]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /seˈlĩ.ɲu/ [seˈlĩ.j̃u]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /seˈli.ɲo/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /sɨˈli.ɲu/

Noun

selinho m (plural selinhos)

1. diminutive of selo
2. (Brazil, informal) a quick, often sudden kiss on the mouth