Where does “máfia” come from?
máfia (Portuguese) comes from Sicilian mafia — boldness, bravado.
máfia (Portuguese): mafia; mob
Definitions
- mafia; mob
Ancestry of “máfia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sicilian | mafia | boldness, bravado |
máfia (Portuguese) comes from Sicilian mafia — boldness, bravado.
máfia (Portuguese): mafia; mob
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sicilian | mafia | boldness, bravado |