English

Noun

fidalgo ‎(plural fidalgos or fidalgoes)

1. (archaic) The lowest title of nobility in Portugal, corresponding to that of hidalgo in Spain.

Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Portuguese fidalgo, shortened from fillo ‎(“son”) d' ‎(“of”) algo ‎(“something, property, wealth”). Compare Spanish hidalgo (Old Spanish fidalgo).

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /fi.ˈðaɫ.ɣu/
• Hyphenation: fi‧dal‧go
• Rhymes: -awgu

Noun

fidalgo m (plural fidalgos)

1. nobleman

Spanish

Noun

fidalgo m ‎(plural fidalgos)

1. Obsolete spelling of hidalgo