penhor

Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Portuguese pennor, from Latin pignus, pignore (“pledge”).

Pronunciation

(Paulista) IPA^(key): /pe.ˈɲoɹ/
(South Brazil) IPA^(key): /pe.ˈɲoɻ/
Hyphenation: pe‧nhor

Noun

penhor m (plural penhores)

pledge (solemn promise)
pledge (security to guarantee payment of a debt)

Synonyms

(promise): promessa
(security to guarantee payment of a debt): garantia

Derived terms

casa de penhor
loja de penhores

Related terms

penhora
penhorabilidade
penhorado
penhorante

penhorar
penhorável
penhorista

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