enfeita

Galician

Etymology

Attested since the 17th century. Perhaps a back-formation from enfeitar (to adorn, to garnish).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /eɱˈfejta̝/

Noun

enfeita f (plural enfeitas)

  1. (dated) task; occasion; preparation
    • 1697, Francisco Antonio del Valle, Fiestas Minervales. Santiago: Antonio Frayz, page 34:
      Dubido do que farei / Para saír desta enfeita / Maxino roer as uñas / E bourar mui ben na testa
      I'm dubious on what to do / to get out of this challenge / I imagine gnawing my nails / And ably beating my head
    Synonyms: angueira, endeita

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Portuguese

Verb

enfeita

  1. third-person singular (ele and ela, also used with você and others) present indicative of enfeitar
  2. second-person singular (tu, sometimes used with você) affirmative imperative of enfeitar
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