chiquinha

This is the 6144th most frequent Portuguese word.


chiquinha

A small pigtail or braid, often worn on each side of the head.


In this sentence, 'chiquinha' refers to a hairstyle commonly known as pigtails.

Ela fez uma chiquinha no cabelo para ir à escola.

She made a pigtail hairstyle to go to school.


Here, 'chiquinha' is describing the hairstyle of a doll, highlighting its decorative appearance.

A boneca velha tinha uma chiquinha bonita.

The old doll had a beautiful pigtail hairstyle.


In this context, 'Chiquinha' is used as a proper name, showcasing its versatility as a term.

No folclore local, uma fada chamada Chiquinha vivia na floresta.

In local folklore, a fairy named Chiquinha lived in the forest.