paraigua

Catalan

Alternative forms

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of para (to stop) + aigua (water). Calque of Spanish paraguas.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Central, Balearic) [pəˈɾaj.ɣwə]
  • IPA(key): (Valencian) [paˈɾaj.ɣwa]
  • (file)

Noun

paraigua m (plural paraigües)

  1. umbrella
    Synonym: (regional) parapluja
    Quan plou molt, no hi valen paraigües.When it rains a lot, umbrellas are useless.

Usage notes

  • The plural form is also used as singular, as in Spanish paraguas:
  • un paraigüesan umbrella

Further reading

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