Where does “ária” come from?
ária (Portuguese) comes from Portuguese Ar, from Old Portuguese aire, from Latin aer, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ, from Ancient Greek auhḗr.
ária (Portuguese): aria
Definitions
- aria
Ancestry of “ária”, step by step
ária traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Portuguese Ar
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portuguese | Ar | air |
| 2 | Old Portuguese | aire | — |
| 3 | Latin | aer | air; the lower atmosphere |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀήρ | mist; air; wind |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | auhḗr | — |