short
adjective/bɐjˈʃiɲu/medium
bai·xi·nho
Definitions
1Of small stature; somewhat short.
My younger brother is short.
She is short but very determined.
Common collocations
short boyshort girl
2With reduced volume of sound; in a low voice.
Speak quietly so you don't wake the baby.
She hummed quietly while working.
Common collocations
speak quietlysing quietlywhisper quietly
Etymology
De 'baixo' + sufixo diminutivo '-inho'.