Portuguese[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Compound of virgem (“virgin”) + Maria (“Mary”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Northeast Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈviʁ.ʒĩ maˈɾi.ɐ/, /ˈviʁ.ʒi maˈɾi.ɐ/
Proper noun[edit]
Virgem Maria f
- (Christianity) Virgin Mary (the mother of Christ)
Derived terms[edit]
Interjection[edit]
Virgem Maria!
- oh dear! oh God! (expression of dismay)