Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brinco

noun
/ˈbrɪŋ.koʊ/
Definition
An ornament or piece of jewelry worn on the ear.
Examples
  • Ela estava usando um lindo brinco de pérola.
  • He gave her a pair of gold earrings as a gift.
  • Brincos de diamante são muito populares para festas.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘brinco’ specifically refers to earrings, which are decorative items worn by both men and women, typically hanging from the earlobe or attached directly to the ear.
Synonyms
  • earring
  • decorative ear piece
  • stud