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How to pronounce "luso" in Portuguese

luso is pronounced ˈlu.zu in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “LU” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈlu.zu

LU·so

Primary stress: lu

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IPAˈlu.zu
Syllableslu · so
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A ditadura de António Salazar usou uma tese desenvolvida pelo cientista social brasileiro Gilberto Freyre: luso-tropicalismo.

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The Portuguese word “luso” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈlu.zu. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (lu · so), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (lu). Grammatically, “luso” functions as a adj, noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “luso” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Brasil.

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    “da década de 1930 até meados dos anos 1970. A ditadura de António Salazar usou uma tese desenvolvida pelo cientista social brasileiro Gilberto Freyre: luso-tropicalismo. Ela defendia a ideia de um colonizador português que brasileiro Gilberto Freyre: luso-tropicalismo. Ela defendia a ideia de um colonizador português que”

Definition & Meaning: “luso”

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ADJ
  • Lusitanian (of or pertaining to ancient Roman province of Lusitania, its people or culture)
  • Portuguese (of or pertaining to Portugal, its people or culture)
NOUN
  • Lusitanian (a native or inhabitant of ancient Lusitania)
  • Portuguese (a native or inhabitant of Portugal)

Example Sentences (1)

  • “A ditadura de António Salazar usou uma tese desenvolvida pelo cientista social brasileiro Gilberto Freyre: luso-tropicalismo. Ela defendia a ideia de um coloniz”

Pronounce: “luso”

Syllables:
lu · so
Primary stress:
lu
IPA:
ˈlu.zu
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Frequently asked questions about luso

How do you pronounce “luso” in Portuguese?

“luso” is pronounced ⁄ˈlu.zu⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “luso” mean?

“luso” means: Lusitanian (of or pertaining to ancient Roman province of Lusitania, its people or culture)