amélia

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See also: amelia, Amelia, Amélia, Amelía, and Amelią

Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the proper name Amélia.

Pronunciation[edit]

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈmɛ.li.ɐ/ [aˈmɛ.lɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /aˈmɛ.ljɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈmɛ.li.a/ [aˈmɛ.lɪ.a], (faster pronunciation) /aˈmɛ.lja/

Noun[edit]

amélia f (plural amélias)

  1. a remarkably submissive housewife
  2. a modest and hardworking woman