Castelo Branco

See also: Castelo-Branco

English

Etymology

From Portuguese Castelo Branco.

Proper noun

Castelo Branco

  1. A district in central Portugal.
  2. A city and municipality of Castelo Branco district, Portugal.

Portuguese

Alternative forms

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]

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Proper noun

Castelo Branco m

  1. Castelo Branco (a district in central Portugal)
  2. 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

  1. a habitational surname