palacete

Portuguese

Etymology

From palácio (palace) +‎ -ete.

Pronunciation

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

  • Hyphenation: pa‧la‧ce‧te

Noun

palacete m (plural palacetes)

  1. mansion (small palace; luxurious apartment block)

Spanish

Etymology

From palacio (palace) +‎ -ete.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /palaˈθete/ [pa.laˈθe.t̪e] (Spain)
  • IPA(key): /palaˈsete/ [pa.laˈse.t̪e] (Latin America, Philippines)
  • Rhymes: -ete
  • Syllabification: pa‧la‧ce‧te

Noun

palacete m (plural palacetes)

  1. small palace, mansion, villa

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