rompeolas

Spanish

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of rompe (“to break”) +‎ olas (“waves”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /rompeˈolas/ [rõm.peˈo.las]
  • Rhymes: -olas
  • Syllabification: rom‧pe‧o‧las

Noun

rompeolas m (plural rompeolas)

  1. breakwater (construction in or around a harbour)
    Synonym: espigón

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