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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈpasaɾiɲu ˈbɾɐ̃ku
"O passarinho-branco é um símbolo de paz."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small white bird, often symbolizing peace and purity in various cultures.
"The passerinho-branco flew gracefully across the clear blue sky." - 2
A term used in Brazilian folklore to refer to a mythical bird that brings good luck.
"According to legend, spotting a passerinho-branco is a sign of forthcoming happiness."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'passarinho' is derived from the Portuguese word 'passaro', meaning 'bird', with the diminutive suffix '-inho' indicating smallness. 'Branco' means 'white' in Portuguese. The combination reflects a cultural significance in Brazilian folklore, often associated with purity and innocence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Passarinho-Branco" is said worldwide
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petit oiseau blanc
Transliteration: pə.ti zwa blɑ̃
"Le petit oiseau blanc a volé dans le ciel."
kleiner weißer Vogel
Transliteration: klai̯nɐ vaɪ̯sɐ ˈfoːɡl
"Der kleine weiße Vogel flog über den Garten."
uccellino bianco
Transliteration: utʃʃelˈliːno ˈbianko
"L'uccellino bianco ha cantato dolcemente."
pajarito blanco
Transliteration: paχaˈɾito ˈβlanko
"El pajarito blanco voló sobre el lago."
passarinho-branco
Transliteration: ˈpasaɾiɲu ˈbɾɐ̃ku
"O passarinho-branco é um símbolo de paz."
सफेद चिड़िया
Transliteration: safed chidiya
"सफेद चिड़िया आसमान में उड़ रही थी।"
白色小鸟
Transliteration: báisè xiǎoniǎo
"白色小鸟在天空中飞翔。"
흰색 작은 새
Transliteration: huin saek jageun sae
"흰색 작은 새가 하늘을 날고 있다."
白い小鳥
Transliteration: shiroi kotori
"白い小鳥が空を飛んでいる。"
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