cambalhota

Portuguese
cambalhota

Etymology

From cambalear (“to stagger”).

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /kɐ̃.baˈʎɔ.tɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /kɐ̃.baˈʎɔ.ta/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /kɐ̃.bɐˈʎɔ.tɐ/

  • Hyphenation: cam‧ba‧lho‧ta

Noun

cambalhota f (plural cambalhotas)

  1. (gymnastics) roll
    Synonym: rolamento
  2. (gymnastics) somersault
    Synonyms: salto mortal, mortal
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