word
Fado
FAH-doo
/ˈfɑːduː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fado
Dictionary meaning
A traditional Portuguese music genre characterized by longing and melancholic themes (saudade).
History and origin
Portuguese
Common mispronunciations
FAD-oh
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