calcinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From calça +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /kawˈsĩ.ɲɐ/ [kaʊ̯ˈsĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /kawˈsi.ɲa/ [kaʊ̯ˈsi.ɲa]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /kalˈsi.ɲɐ/ [kaɫˈsi.ɲɐ]

Noun

calcinha f (plural calcinhas)

  1. (chiefly Brazil) panties (underpants for females)
    Synonym: (Portugal) cuecas

Usage notes

This word is more common in Brazil and, when used in Portugal, it usually in the plural.

Noun

calcinha m (plural calcinhas)

  1. (Portugal, informal) an effeminate or easily afraid man
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