outeiro

Meaning

1. (masculine) hillock, knoll; peak
2. (masculine) rocky outcrop

Pronounced as (IPA)

/owˈtejɾo/

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: altārium

Cognate with Portuguese: outeiro

Cognate with Spanish: otero

In summary

From Old Galician-Portuguese outeiro, attested since the 9th century as Medieval Latin autarium, auctarium, probably from Latin altārium, from Latin altus (“high”) (compare outo, Montouto (“High-Mount”)). Cognate with Portuguese outeiro and Spanish otero. Doublet of altar.

Sentences

No lugar do Outeiro está situado o Castelo de Tebra .

In the place of the hill is located the Castle of Tebra.

Coñécese pola súa cidadela no alto dun outeiro .

It is known for its citadel at the top of a hill.