molhadura

Portuguese

Etymology

From molhar (“to wet”) +‎ -dura (“-ture”).

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /mo.ʎaˈdu.ɾɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /mo.ʎaˈdu.ɾa/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /mu.ʎɐˈdu.ɾɐ/ [mu.ʎɐˈðu.ɾɐ]

  • Hyphenation: mo‧lha‧du‧ra

Noun

molhadura f (plural molhaduras)

  1. the process of wetting something
    Synonyms: molhagem, molhamento
  2. (Brazil, slang) a bribe or tip given in exchange for a favour or information
    Synonym: suborno

Antonyms
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