pousada

Etymology

From Portuguese pousada.

Noun

pousada (plural pousadas)

1. A Portuguese inn.
   • 2007 July 22, “Letters to the Editor”, in New York Times‎:

     This pousada has several rooms that are a short hike from the main building, which is perched above the vineyards.

Alternative forms

• poisada

Etymology

From Old Portuguese pousada, from pousar (“to rest”) + -ada, from Latin pausāre, from pausō (“I halt”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /po(w).ˈza.da/, /po(w).ˈza.dɐ/
• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /po(w).ˈza.ðɐ/
• Hyphenation: pou‧sa‧da

Noun

pousada f (plural pousadas)

1. inn (establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink)
2. stay (period of time spent in a place)

Adjective

pousada

1. Feminine singular of adjective pousado.

Verb

pousada

1. Feminine singular past participle of pousar