What does covinha in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word covinha in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use covinha in Portuguese.

The word covinha in Portuguese means dimple, covinha, covinha, queixo com covinha. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word covinha

dimple

substantivo feminino (cavidade nas bochechas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

covinha

noun (usually plural (small hollow in cheek)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
Charlie sorriu e suas covinhas apareceram.
Charlie smiled, showing his dimples.

covinha

noun (dimple in chin) (pequena depressão no queixo)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
The actor was famous for his dazzling smile and the cleft in his chin.

queixo com covinha

noun (chin with dimple)

The actor Kirk Douglas was famous for his cleft chin.

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