vidaya

Asturian

Alternative forms

• vidacha (Western Asturian)

Etymology

From Latin vitalia.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /biˈdaʝa/, [biˈð̞a.ʝa]

Noun

vidaya f (plural vidayes)

1. (anatomy) temple (part of body).
   • 2019, Francisco Álvarez, Pasaxeres de la nueche, La Ciudá Negra:

     — Pa correr yá tan los axentes d'uniforme. Ellos son el músculu y los detectives somos el celebru d'esti negociu — afirma apuntando col furabollos a la vidaya.

     "The uniformed cops do the running. They're the muscle and us detectives are the brains of this business", he stated, pointing to his temple with his index finger.

Synonyms

• tenllera