goteira

Galician

Etymology

From gota (drop) +‎ -eira. Comparte Portuguese goteira, Spanish gotera, English gutter.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡoˈtejɾa̝/

Noun

goteira f (plural goteiras)

  1. leak, dripping
    Synonym: pingueira
  2. water dripping from the eaves

References

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From gota +‎ -eira. Compare French gouttière.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ɡoˈte(j).ɾɐ/ [ɡoˈte(ɪ̯).ɾɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ɡoˈte(j).ɾa/ [ɡoˈte(ɪ̯).ɾa]
 

  • Hyphenation: go‧tei‧ra

Noun

goteira f (plural goteiras)

  1. gutter
    Synonyms: calha, sarjeta
  2. accidental hole in a ceiling whereby drips of water fall into the ground or floor
  3. (dentistry) nightguard

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