English Explanatory Dictionary

fado

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Portuguese folk song, usually featuring a single vocalist, Portuguese guitar and sometimes classical guitar. Lyrical themes are often melancholic in nature; the structure of the song is of greater importance.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɑːdoʊ/

Word forms

fado fados

Etymology

From Portuguese fado (“fate”), from Latin fātum. Doublet of fate.

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