Portuguese

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Etymology

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From saia +‎ -ote.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /sajˈɔ.t͡ʃi/ [saɪ̯ˈɔ.t͡ʃi]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /sajˈɔ.te/ [saɪ̯ˈɔ.te]

  • Hyphenation: sai‧o‧te

Noun

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saiote m (plural saiotes)

  1. a short skirt
  2. petticoat (thin piece of clothing wore under a skirt or dress)
    Synonyms: anágua, nágua