libelinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From libél(ula) +‎ -inha (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /li.bɛˈlĩ.ɲɐ/ [li.bɛˈlĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /li.bɛˈli.ɲa/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /li.bɨˈli.ɲɐ/ [li.βɨˈli.ɲɐ]

Noun

libelinha f (plural libelinhas)

  1. damselfly (insect)
    Synonym: donzelinha