paróquia

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Portuguese[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Late Latin parochia, from Ancient Greek παροικία (paroikía, “a dwelling abroad”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + οἶκος (oîkos, “house”).

Pronunciation[edit]

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /paˈɾɔ.ki.ɐ/ [paˈɾɔ.kɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /paˈɾɔ.kjɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /paˈɾɔ.ki.a/ [paˈɾɔ.kɪ.a], (faster pronunciation) /paˈɾɔ.kja/

  • Hyphenation: pa‧ró‧qui‧a

Noun[edit]

paróquia f (plural paróquias)

  1. (Christianity) parish (part of a diocese)
    Synonym: freguesia
  2. (Christianity) parish (members of a parish)
    Synonym: congregação
  3. (humorous) hood; neighbourhood (part of a city)
    Synonym: bairro
    Este é o melhor bar da paróquia.
    This is the best pub around.

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