Varanda
/vəˈrændə/noun
A veranda or roofed platform adjoining a building.
Did you know?The word’s ultimate origin is disputed: Portuguese varanda may connect to South Asian architectural terms, but scholars caution that the exact linguistic pathway is uncertain.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
Portuguese
varanda
“A balcony, railing, or covered gallery; the earliest widely documented European form.”
16th–17th Century
Spanish
baranda
“A railing or balustrade, a related Iberian form.”
18th Century
Anglo-Indian English
verandah
“A roofed platform or gallery attached to a house, especially in South Asia.”
19th Century
English
veranda
“A roofed porch or gallery adjoining a building.”
Modern English
English
varanda
“A less common variant spelling of veranda.”