braceiro

Galician

Etymology

13th century. Brazo (arm) +‎ -eiro. Cognate with Spanish bracero.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɾaˈθejɾo̝/

Noun

braceiro m (plural braceiros, feminine braceira, feminine plural braceiras)

  1. laborer; peon

Adjective

braceiro (feminine braceira, masculine plural braceiros, feminine plural braceiras)

  1. strong; strong-arm

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