dilúvio

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See also: diluvio and diluvió

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dilúvio

Etymology

From Latin dīluvium (flood), from lavō (to wash).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /d͡ʒiˈlu.vi.u/ , (faster pronunciation) /d͡ʒiˈlu.vju/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /d͡ʒiˈlu.vi.o/ , (faster pronunciation) /d͡ʒiˈlu.vjo/
 

  • Hyphenation: di‧lú‧vi‧o

Noun

dilúvio m (plural dilúvios)

  1. deluge, flood
  2. downpour