Portuguese

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Etymology

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Literally, apple of the face.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /maˈsɐ̃ du ˈʁos.tu/ [maˈsɐ̃ du ˈhos.tu]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /maˈsɐ̃ du ˈʁoʃ.tu/ [maˈsɐ̃ du ˈχoʃ.tu]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /maˈsɐ̃ do ˈʁos.to/ [maˈsɐ̃ do ˈhos.to]

Noun

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maçã do rosto f (plural maçãs do rosto)

  1. (anatomy) cheekbone
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