beijinho

Portuguese

Beijinho (candy)

Etymology

From beijo +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /be(j)ˈʒĩ.ɲu/ [be(ɪ̯)ˈʒĩ.j̃u]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /be(j)ˈʒĩ.ɲu/ [be(ɪ̯)ˈʒĩ.j̃u]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /be(j)ˈʒi.ɲo/ [be(ɪ̯)ˈʒi.ɲo]

 

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /bɐjˈʒi.ɲu/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /bɐjˈʒi.ɲu/
  • (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): /bejˈʒi.ɲu/
  • (Central Portugal) IPA^(key): /bejˈʒi.ɲu/
  • (Southern Portugal) IPA^(key): /beˈʒi.ɲu/

• Hyphenation: bei‧ji‧nho

Noun

beijinho m (plural beijinhos)

1. diminutive of beijo
2. small kiss, peck

   Synonyms: beijoca, bitoca

3. (cooking) a ball-shaped candy prepared with condensed milk and desiccated coconut, usually topped with a clove

   Coordinate terms: brigadeiro, cajuzinho