Portuguese

Noun

palheta f (plural palhetas)

1. any thin piece of material used for a specific purpose
   1. (music) reed (vibrating part of the mouthpiece of some woodwind instruments)
   2. (music) plectrum; pick (small piece of material for plucking the strings)
   3. (painting) Alternative form of paleta
   4. a slat of a Venetian blind
   5. a blade of a fan or propeller

Synonyms

• (plectrum): plectro

Verb

palheta

1. third-person singular (ele and ela, also used with você and others) present indicative of palhetar
2. second-person singular (tu, sometimes used with você) affirmative imperative of palhetar