dos Reis

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “of the kings”, referencing the Magi. Compare Spanish de los Reyes.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /duz ˈʁejs/ [duz ˈheɪ̯s]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /duz ˈʁejs/ [duz ˈheɪ̯s]
  • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA^(key): /duʒ ˈʁejʃ/ [duʒ ˈχeɪ̯ʃ]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /doz ˈʁejs/ [doz ˈheɪ̯s]

 

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /duʒ ˈʁɐjʃ/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /duʒ ˈʁɐjʃ/
  • (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): /duʒ ˈʁejʃ/
  • (Central Portugal) IPA^(key): /duʒ ˈʁejʃ/
  • (Southern Portugal) IPA^(key): /duʒ ˈʁeʃ/

Proper noun

dos Reis

1. a religious surname

Related terms

• Reis