dos Reis

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “of the kings”, referencing the Magi. Compare Spanish de los Reyes.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /duz ˈʁejs/ [duz ˈheɪ̯s]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /duʒ ˈʁejʃ/ [duʒ ˈχeɪ̯ʃ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /doz ˈʁejs/ [doz ˈheɪ̯s]
 

Proper noun

dos Reis ?

  1. a religious surname
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