aldeia
|al-dei-a|
B2
/ælˈdeɪə/
small village
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldeia' originates from Portuguese, specifically the word 'aldeia', where 'aldeia' meant 'village'.
Historical Evolution
'aldeia' has remained largely unchanged from its original Portuguese form to its current usage in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'village', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small village or community, especially in Portugal or Brazil.
The travelers stopped at a quaint aldeia for the night.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 16:21