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acolhedor

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From acolher (to lodge; to welcome) +‎ -dor.

Pronunciation

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  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐ.ku.ʎɨˈdoɾ/ [ɐ.ku.ʎɨˈðoɾ]
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐ.ku.ʎɨˈdo.ɾi/ [ɐ.ku.ʎɨˈðo.ɾi]

  • Hyphenation: a‧co‧lhe‧dor

Adjective

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acolhedor (feminine acolhedora, masculine plural acolhedores, feminine plural acolhedoras)

  1. welcoming (hospitable, accessible and cordial)
    Synonyms: hospitaleiro, receptivo
  2. cosy; snug (affording comfort and warmth)
    Synonym: aconchegante
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