cabildo

English

Etymology

From Spanish, from Latin capitulum.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /kəˈbɪɫdoʊ/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /kəˈbɪldəʊ/
• Rhymes: -ɪldəʊ

Noun

cabildo (plural cabildos)

1. A local government council in some Spanish-speaking communities.
2. A town hall in some Spanish-speaking countries

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Spanish

Etymology

From Latin capitulum, diminutive of caput (“head”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaˈβil.do/

Noun

cabildo m (plural cabildos)

1. Body of churchmen that forms the chapter of a cathedral or collegiate church.
2. A town council or other governing body at a local level.
3. An assembly or meeting held by such a governing body.
4. The place where such an assembly is held; cabildo.

Synonyms

• (local government council): ayuntamiento m

Related terms

• cabeza
• capitular
• capítulo

Descendants

• English: cabildo