Where does “babá” come from?
babá (Portuguese) comes from Vulgar Latin baba — drooling, infantile talk; drool, spit.
babá (Portuguese): nanny; babysitter
Definitions
- nanny; babysitter
Ancestry of “babá”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vulgar Latin | baba | drooling, infantile talk; drool, spit |