Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amarelinha
noun
/amaˈɾeɪ̃ʎɐ/
Definition
A traditional children’s game played in a rectangular grid drawn on the ground.
Examples
- As a child, I loved playing amarelinha with my friends in the summer.
- The amarelinha court was drawn with chalk on the sidewalk.
- We spent the afternoon jumping from square to square in a game of amarelinha.
Meaning
The term refers to a specific hopping game that is popular among children, frequently involving colorful patterns and often played outdoors.
Synonyms
- Hopscotch
- Chalk game
- Hopping game