martelo

Etymology

Ultmately from Medieval Latin martellus, reinforced by several Romance languages.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /marˈtelo/
• Hyphenation: mar‧te‧lo

Noun

martelo (accusative singular martelon, plural marteloj, accusative plural martelojn)

1. hammer

Etymology

From Medieval Latin martellus, from Latin marculus, diminutive of marcus, or from malleus.

Noun

martelo m (plural martelos)

1. hammer
2. (anatomy) the malleus

Etymology

Borrowed from Esperanto martelo, Italian martello, Spanish martillo and French marteau, from Medieval Latin martellus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /marˈte.lo/

Noun

martelo (plural marteli)

1. hammer

Etymology

From Medieval Latin martellus, from Latin marculus, diminutive of marcus, or from malleus. Compare Catalan martell, Italian martello and Spanish martillo.

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /mɐɾˈtɛlu/
• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /maʁ.ˈtɛ.lu/

Noun

martelo m (plural martelos)

1. hammer
2. (anatomy) the malleus
3. (sports) hammer