soldado

Meaning

soldar

to weld (to join materials (especially metals) by applying heat)

Synonyms

Translations

στρατιώτης

mīles

جُنْدِيّ

φαντάρος

esker

Frequency

B1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/sowˈda.du/
Etymology

In summary

From Old Galician-Portuguese soldado, corresponding to soldo (“military salary”) + -ado. A calque or imitation of Italian soldato, from the past participle of soldare, from soldo (“money, military pay”). Compare Spanish soldado, Italian soldato, French soldat.

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