Palasyo

palacenoun

Alternative meanings

palace; royal residence; large formal building of a ruler or authority; important institutional building

Pronunciation

pah-LAHS-yoh

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from palacio. Used for royal, governmental, historical, or ceremonial palaces.

Variants or conjugations

palasyo; palacio; royal house; mansion

Related words and expressions

king; queen; government; castle; mansion; house

Meaning and usage notes

Palasyo works for a royal palace or an important official building. For a large private house, mansyon may be more precise.