velho

Masculine

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for velhowith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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VEH-lyoo

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/ˈvɛʎu/

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What does “velho” mean?

Definitions of “velho” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

old (masculine)Adjective

O relógio é velho.

The clock is old.

He lives in an old building.

We keep an old family book on the shelf.