espadoa

Galician

Etymology

From Late Latin spathula (“flat, broad piece”), diminutive of Latin spatha (“straight sword”) (whence Galician espada (“sword”)).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /es.ˈpa.ð̞wa̝/

Noun

espadoa f (plural espadoas)

1. shoulder (top of the torso, away from the neck)

   Synonyms: espiñela, pádoa