empola

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin ampulla.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /emˈpo.la̝/

Noun

empola f (plural empolas)

  1. ampoule (small, hermetically sealed vial containing vaccine)
  2. (anatomy) ampulla (dilated end of a duct)
  3. Alternative form of ampola

Portuguese

Etymology

Inherited from Latin ampulla.

Noun

empola f (plural empolas)

  1. bubble (e.g. in boiling water)
    Synonym: bolha
  2. blister (in the skin)
    Synonym: bolha
  3. ampoule
    Synonym: ampola
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