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