gaivota

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Portuguese [Term?], from Latin gāvia (seagull) + -ota. Compare Spanish gaviota.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (standard) /ɡajˈβɔta̝/

Noun

gaivota f (plural gaivotas)

  1. gull, seagull

References


    Portuguese

    gaivota (Larus occidentalis)

    Etymology

    From Old Portuguese gaviota, from Latin gāvia (seagull) + -ota. Compare Spanish gaviota.

    Pronunciation

    • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ɡaj.ˈvɔ.ta/
    • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ɡaj.ˈvɔ.tɐ/
    • Hyphenation: gai‧vo‧ta

    Noun

    gaivota f (plural gaivotas)

    1. seagull (white seabird of the family Laridae)
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