planalto

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From plano (plain) +‎ alto (high).

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /plaˈnaw.tu/ [plaˈnaʊ̯.tu]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /plaˈnaw.to/ [plaˈnaʊ̯.to]

  • Rhymes: (Portugal) -altu, (Brazil) -awtu
  • Hyphenation: pla‧nal‧to

Noun

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planalto m (plural planaltos)

  1. (geography) plateau (level expansion)
    Synonyms: achada, altiplano, chapada, esplanada, (Brazil) platô

Derived terms

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