breu

Catalan

Etymology

From Old Occitan breu, from Latin brevem, accusative singular of brevis.

Adjective

breu (masculine and feminine plural breus)

  1. short
  2. brief

Derived terms
  • brevetat

Further reading

Galician

Etymology

From a Celtic language. Compare Spanish brea.

Noun

breu m (plural breus)

  1. tar, pitch

Synonyms
  1. brea, alcatrón, piche, recina, cerne

Middle English

Noun

breu

  1. Alternative form of brewe

Old Occitan

Etymology

From Latin brevem, accusative singular of brevis.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bɾɛw/

Adjective

breu

  1. short

Descendants
  • Catalan: breu
  • Occitan: brèu

Portuguese

Etymology

From a Celtic language. Compare Spanish brea.

Noun

breu m (plural breus)

  1. tar, pitch
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