Italian

Noun

baita f ‎(plural baite)

1. refuge (hut in the mountains)

Anagrams

• abati
• abita

Portuguese

Etymology

Uncertain origin. Commonly used in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈbaj.ta/, /ˈbaj.tɐ/

Adjective

baita m, f ‎(plural baitas, not comparable)

1. (Brazil, informal, always precedes modified nouns) rather big or great

   Vi um baita clarão e escutei um baita trovão.‎

   I saw a big flash and heard a great thunder.

2. (Brazil, informal, always precedes modified nouns) great (very good at something)

   João é um baita professor.‎

   John is a great teacher.

Synonyms

• (big): see Wikisaurus:grande