abóbora

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Etymology

From Hispanic Medieval Latin apopores, apoperes of uncertain origin. Cognate of Spanish abobra and Galician abóbora.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

abóbora f (plural abóboras)

  1. pumpkin, squash, gourd
    Synonyms: (fruit, Brazil) jerimum, (plant) aboboreira
  2. (figurative) someone unenergetic, lethargic
    Tenho-me sentido muito cansado. Ainda são onze da noite e já virei uma abóbora.
    I've been feeling very tired. It's still 11 p.m. and I'm already lethargic.

Descendants

  • → Kadiwéu: aboobile

Noun

abóbora m (plural abóboras)

  1. pumpkin (colour)

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