Where does “preta” come from?
preta (Neapolitan) comes from Latin petra, from Ancient Greek πέτρα — rock formation: cliff, ledge, cave, ridge; stone.
preta (Neapolitan): stone
Ancestry of “preta”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | petra | stone, rock |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πέτρα | rock formation: cliff, ledge, cave, ridge; stone |