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Etymology 1 edit

From Vulgar Latin *recaptō, alteration of Latin accapitō. Cognate with Venetian regatar.

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regatar (first-person singular present regato, first-person singular preterite regatí, past participle regatat)

  1. (transitive) to haggle (over)
  2. (transitive) to skimp on
  3. (intransitive, nautical) to race
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Etymology 2 edit

From regata (groove) +‎ -ar.

  1. (transitive) to groove, to flute

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Pronunciation edit

 
 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ʁɨ.ɡɐˈtaɾ/ [ʁɨ.ɣɐˈtaɾ]
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /ʁɨ.ɡɐˈta.ɾi/ [ʁɨ.ɣɐˈta.ɾi]

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regatar (first-person singular present regato, first-person singular preterite regatei, past participle regatado)

  1. Alternative form of regatear

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Venetian edit

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regatar

  1. To compete
  2. To vomit