Where does “prazenteiro” come from?
prazenteiro (Portuguese) comes from Old Portuguese prazenteiro, from Latin placens, from Latin placeō — to be pleasing or agreeable to; to please, to be nice; to be welcome or acceptable; to satisfy, suit in a mental rather than a sensual way.
prazenteiro (Portuguese): jovial, affable, cheerful
Definitions
- jovial, affable, cheerful
Ancestry of “prazenteiro”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Portuguese | prazenteiro | — |
| 2 | Latin | placens | pleasing, welcoming, satisfying |
| 3 | Latin | placeō | to be pleasing or agreeable to; to please, to be nice; to be welcome or acceptable; to satisfy, suit in a mental rather than a sensual way |