Portuguese edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Latin capitālis. Doublet of caudal and capital.

Pronunciation edit

 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /kɐ.bɨˈdal/ [kɐ.βɨˈðaɫ]
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /kɐ.bɨˈda.li/ [kɐ.βɨˈða.li]

  • Rhymes: -al, -aw
  • Hyphenation: ca‧be‧dal

Noun edit

cabedal m (plural cabedais)

  1. leather
  2. capital (money)
  3. (informal) musculature