Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
menina
noun
meh-NEE-nah
Definition
A Portuguese word that translates to ‘girl’ in English.
Examples
- Ela é uma menina sorridente. (She is a smiling girl.)
- A menina brinca no parque. (The girl plays in the park.)
- Meninas gostam de dançar. (Girls like to dance.)
Meaning
It refers to a young female, typically a child or adolescent.
Synonyms
- garota
- moça
- menina jovem