Portuguese Word · Intermediate
xuxinha
scrunchie
Pronunciation: /ʃuˈʃĩ.ɲɐ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "scrunchie".
Example
Ela se afastou, ajustou o corpo e prendeu o cabelo na xuxinha (assim que ela chamava) que carregava sempre no pulso.
She stepped back, adjusted her body, and tied her hair up with the scrunchie (as she called it) that she always carried on her wrist.
Practice tips
- Practice xuxinha out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.