genioso

Portuguese

Etymology

From génio/gênio + -oso.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒe.niˈo.zu/ [ʒe.nɪˈo.zu], (faster pronunciation) /ʒeˈnjo.zu/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒe.niˈo.zo/ [ʒe.nɪˈo.zo], (faster pronunciation) /ʒeˈnjo.zo/

  • Hyphenation: ge‧ni‧o‧so

Adjective

genioso (feminine geniosa, masculine plural geniosos, feminine plural geniosas, metaphonic)

  1. irritable, temperamental (easily annoyed)
    Synonyms: temperamental, pavio curto
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