tiovivo

Spanish

Etymology

19th c., apparently from tío +‎ vivo, origin unknown.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tjoˈbibo/ [t̪joˈβ̞i.β̞o]
  • Rhymes: -ibo
  • Syllabification: tio‧vi‧vo

Noun

tiovivo m (plural tiovivos)

  1. (Philippines, Spain) carousel, merry-go-round (pleasure ride consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform affixed with various types of seats)
    Synonym: carrusel

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