bichinho

Portuguese

Etymology

Bicho (“beast”) +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /biˈʃiɲu/
(South Brazil) IPA^(key): /biˈʃiɲo/

Noun

bichinho m (plural bichinhos)

diminutive of bicho
(informal) pet (animal kept as a companion)
(humorous) a very young child
(informal) loved one (child, romantic partner, spouse)

Synonyms

(pet): animal de estimação, bicho de estimação

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