rico-homem

Portuguese

Etymology

From rico (“rich”) +‎ homem (“man”). In this compound, the adjective is placed prepositively.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈʁi.ku ˈõ.mẽj̃/ [ˈhi.ku ˈõ.mẽɪ̯̃]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /ˈʁi.ku ˈõ.mẽj̃/ [ˈχi.ku ˈõ.mẽɪ̯̃]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈʁi.ko ˈo.mẽj̃/ [ˈhi.ko ˈo.mẽɪ̯̃]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˈʁi.ku ˈo.mɐ̃j̃/

  • Hyphenation: ri‧co‧-ho‧mem

Noun

rico-homem m (plural ricos-homens)

  1. (historical) A high-ranking nobility title in medieval kingdoms in the territories of modern Spain and Portugal.

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