anteparo

Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ɐ̃.teˈpa.ɾu/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ɐ̃.teˈpa.ɾu/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ɐ̃.teˈpa.ɾo/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ɐ̃.tɨˈpa.ɾu/

Etymology 1

Noun

anteparo m (plural anteparos)

1. screen (divider used to block an area from view or protect it)
2. a protection (something that protects)
3. interruption, suspension
4. an unexpected and momentaneous halt
5. (by extension) help, aid
6. (figuratively) hindrance, obstacle

Etymology 2

Verb

anteparo

1. first-person singular present indicative of anteparar