This is the 5053rd most frequent Portuguese word.
mainha
"Mainha" is an affectionate term meaning "mom" or "mommy" in Brazilian Portuguese.
In this sentence, 'mainha' is an affectionate term for 'mom' in certain Brazilian dialects.
Mainha gosta de contar histórias sobre sua juventude.
Mom loves to tell stories about her youth.
Here, 'mainha' again is used to refer to 'mom' in a loving and respectful manner.
Eu disse para mainha que chegaria tarde hoje.
I told mom that I would arrive late today.
In this sentence, 'mainha' is paired with 'painho,' indicating parents in informal, affectionate Brazilian Portuguese.