mão

Feminine

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for mãowith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

How to pronounce “mão

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Phonetic spelling

MAO (nasal)

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/mɐ̃w̃/

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What does “mão” mean?

Definitions of “mão” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

handNoun

My hand is cold.

-me a mão.

Give me your hand.

Wash your hand well before eating.