Vozinha
Definition
A diminutive and affectionate term for 'avó' (grandmother) in Portuguese, used to express endearment.
A nickname for formal professional footballer Josimar José Évora Dias, the veteran goalkeeper for the Cape Verde national team, derived from 'voz' (voice) indicating his leadership on the pitch.
Examples
A minha vozinha faz o melhor bolo de cenoura do mundo, mesmo que ela esqueça a receita a cada cinco minutos.
My dear grandmother makes the best carrot cake in the world, even though she forgets the recipe every five minutes.
Vozinha fechou o gol contra a Espanha com a serenidade de quem não tem nada a perder e tudo a defender.
Vozinha shut down the goal against Spain with the serenity of someone who has nothing to lose and everything to defend.
Se a vozinha soubesse usar o WhatsApp como o Vozinha defende a baliza, estaríamos todos em sérios apuros.
If grandma knew how to use WhatsApp as well as Vozinha defends the goal, we would all be in serious trouble.