Feminine

varanda

Meaning

  1. (feminine) balcony, veranda, terrace
  2. (feminine) porch

Frequency

C1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/vaˈɾɐ̃.dɐ/
Etymology

In summary

Uncertain, but possibly from Latin vāra (“forked pole, tripod, trestle”), as in vara do castelo (“high part of a castle”). Borrowed into Spanish baranda. Also compare varão (“handrail”).

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