ano-novo

/ˈã.nu ˈno.vu/

//ˈã.nu ˈno.vu// noun

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The verdict

“ano-novo” is uncommon Portuguese (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Portuguese
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - o primeiro dia de janeiro

Key facts for ano-novo
PropertyValue
Headwordano-novo
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈã.nu ˈno.vu/
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “ano-novo” sits in Portuguese frequency

ano-novo falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Portuguese words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

ano-novo is uncommon Portuguese outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈã.nu ˈno.vu/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for ano-novo in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Portuguese form is ano-novo, spelled A-N-O---N-O-V-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    o primeiro dia de janeiro
  2. 2
    o ano seguinte, prestes a se iniciar

Synonyms

Ano NovoAno-Novo

This word in other languages

new year(English)Año Nuevo(Español)jour de l'an(Français)Neujahr(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "ano-novo"?
"ano-novo" is spelled A-N-O---N-O-V-O. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈã.nu ˈno.vu/.
What does "ano-novo" mean?
As a noun, "ano-novo" means: o primeiro dia de janeiro
How do you pronounce "ano-novo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "ano-novo" is /ˈã.nu ˈno.vu/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "ano-novo" come from?
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Using “ano-novo”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is A-N-O---N-O-V-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈã.nu ˈno.vu/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more Portuguese words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Portuguese words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list