cangote

Portuguese

Etymology

From Spanish cogote (“nape”), under the influence of canga.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /kɐ̃ˈɡɔ.t͡ʃi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /kɐ̃ˈɡɔ.te/

  • Rhymes: (Brazil) -ɔt͡ʃi, (Portugal) -ɔtɨ
  • (Northeast Brazil) IPA(key): /kɐ̃ˈɡɔti/, /kɐ̃ˈɡɔtɪ/

Noun

cangote m (plural cangotes)

  1. (Brazil, regional) nape
    Synonym: nuca
  2. (by extension) the whole neck

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