possante

Portuguese

Etymology

From posso + -ante.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /poˈsɐ̃.t͡ʃi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /poˈsɐ̃.te/

  • Rhymes: (Brazil) -ɐ̃tʃi, (Portugal) -ɐ̃tɨ
  • Hyphenation: pos‧san‧te

Adjective

possante m or f (plural possantes)

  1. powerful or vigorous
    Synonym: pujante

Noun

possante m (plural possantes)

  1. (informal) ride (affectionate term for one’s automobile)
    Synonym: carango
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