Castelo Branco
See also: Castelo-Branco
English
Etymology
From Portuguese Castelo Branco.
Proper noun
Castelo Branco
- A district in central Portugal.
- A city and municipality of Castelo Branco district, Portugal.
Portuguese
Alternative forms
- Castelo-Branco (surname)
Etymology
Literally, “white castle”.
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /kasˈtɛ.lu ˈbɾɐ̃.ku/
- (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /kaʃˈtɛ.lu ˈbɾɐ̃.ku/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /kasˈtɛ.lo ˈbɾɐ̃.ko/
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /kɐʃˈtɛ.lu ˈbɾɐ̃.ku/ [kɐʃˈtɛ.lu ˈβɾɐ̃.ku]
Audio (Portugal): (file)
Proper noun
- Castelo Branco (a district in central Portugal)
- Castelo Branco (a city and municipality of Castelo Branco district, Portugal)
Usage notes
Castelo Branco is never indicated by an article; see usage notes for Portugal.
Proper noun
Castelo Branco m or f by sense
- a habitational surname