partilla

Meaning

1. (feminine, plural-normally) division; shareout (especially relating to an inheritance)
2. (feminine) lot; share

Pronounced as (IPA)

/paɾˈtiʎa̝/

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: particula

Cognate with Portuguese: partilha

Cognate with Spanish: partija

In summary

13th century. From Old Galician-Portuguese, from Latin particula, diminutive of partem (“part”). Doublet of partícula, a borrowing. Compare also Portuguese partilha and Spanish partija.