Pousada
/puˈza.dɐ/noun
A guesthouse or small inn, especially in Portugal or Brazil.
Did you know?Portuguese *pousada* comes from the verb *pousar*, “to rest, settle, alight,” ultimately from Latin *pausare*, linked to the same root behind English *pause*—so even a cozy inn carries the energy of stopping time.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pausare
“to stop, rest, or cease”
Old Portuguese
Portuguese
pousar
“to rest, alight, or settle down”
Medieval Portuguese
Portuguese
pousada
“a resting place, lodging, or inn”
Modern Portuguese
Portuguese
pousada
“a guesthouse or small inn”