planalto

See also: Planalto

Portuguese

Etymology

From plano (“plain”) +‎ alto (“high”).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /plaˈnaw.tu/ [plaˈnaʊ̯.tu]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /plɐˈnal.tu/ [plɐˈnaɫ.tu]

  • Rhymes: (Portugal) -altu, (Brazil) -awtu
  • Hyphenation: pla‧nal‧to

Noun

planalto m (plural planaltos)

  1. (geography) plateau (level expansion)
    Synonyms: achada, altiplano, chapada, esplanada, (Brazil) platô

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