Papai Noel
Portuguese
Etymology
Partial calque
of
French
Père Noël
.
Pronunciation
(
Brazil
)
IPA
(key)
:
/paˈpaj noˈɛw/
[paˈpaɪ̯ noˈɛʊ̯]
Proper noun
Papai
Noel
m
(
plural
Papais Noéis
)
(
Brazil
,
folklore
)
Santa Claus
(
mythological man who brings gifts to children during Christmas
)
Synonym:
(
Portugal
)
Pai Natal
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