copeiro

Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /koˈpe(j).ɾu/ [koˈpe(ɪ̯).ɾu]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /koˈpe(j).ɾu/ [koˈpe(ɪ̯).ɾu]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /koˈpe(j).ɾo/ [koˈpe(ɪ̯).ɾo]

 

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /kuˈpɐj.ɾu/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /kuˈpɐj.ɾu/
  • (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): /kuˈpej.ɾu/
  • (Central Portugal) IPA^(key): /kuˈpej.ɾu/
  • (Southern Portugal) IPA^(key): /kuˈpe.ɾu/

• Hyphenation: co‧pei‧ro

Etymology 1

From copa +‎ -eiro.

Noun

copeiro m (plural copeiros, feminine copeira, feminine plural copeiras)

1. busser, busboy
2. one who prepares and/or sells sweets and liquor
3. (Brazil) house or kitchen servant; butler

   Synonyms: criado, mordomo, empregado

Etymology 2

From copo +‎ -eiro.

Noun

copeiro m (plural copeiros)

1. a location, such as a kitchen cabinet, where glasses, cups and similar containers are kept