pousada
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of pousada
1930–35; < Portuguese: inn, lodging, equivalent to pous ( ar ) to rest, halt (< Late Latin pausāre; cf. pose 1) + -ada, feminine of -ado -ate 1; cf. posada
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Over coffee at his base in the old Portuguese pousada in the beautiful mountain village of Maubisse, 45 km from the capital, Reinado remains confident.
From Time Magazine Archive
The style at both pousadas was sublimely relaxed.
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2011
The best way to see the country is to rent a car and stay at the attractive, state-run pousadas.
From Time Magazine Archive
Seek out country inns, auberges, Gasthãuser, bedsitters, farms, pensions, pousadas and paradores.
From Time Magazine Archive
Portugal's celebrated pousadas, a state-run network of 27 four-star inns, many in castles and palaces throughout the country, charge from $24 to $40 a night for a double with bath and breakfast.
From Time Magazine Archive
More than ever, the returning voyagers speak glowingly of life in Europe's countryside, of good meals and friendly people in pubs, auberges, wine gardens and pousadas.
From Time Magazine Archive
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