palácio

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See also: palacio and Palacio

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palácio

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin palātium (“palace”), from Palātium (“Palatine hill”), possibly from Etruscan 𐌚𐌀𐌋𐌀𐌃 (falad, “sky”). Cognate of the inherited paço.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /paˈla.si.u/ , (faster pronunciation) /paˈla.sju/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /paˈla.si.o/ , (faster pronunciation) /paˈla.sjo/

  • Hyphenation: pa‧lá‧ci‧o

Noun

palácio m (plural palácios)

  1. palace (large residence where aristocrats usually live)
  2. palace (large and lavishly ornate residence)
  3. major government building

Synonyms

  • (large residence where aristocrats usually live): castelo
  • (large residence): mansão

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