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‖ pousada|pəʊˈsɑːdə|
[Pg. pousada resting-place, f. pousar to rest.]
An inn or hotel in Portugal, esp. one of a chain of hotels administered by the State. Also attrib.
1934J. & C. Gordon Portuguese Somersault iv. 35 ‘Is there no such thing as a good posada [sic]?’ asked Jo. ‘Hotel?’ said the cord porter. 1949Bridge & Lowndes Selective Traveller in Portugal vii. 115 Just outside the main gate of Elvas, with a fine view of the aqueduct, is one of the nicest of the Government pousadas or inns. 1954G. Hogg Portuguese Journey 44 As we began to descend the hill into S. Tiago we passed the government pousada. 1967Guardian 16 Dec. 9/2 Nights in pousadas will have to be rationed. But I have stayed in little pensoes and inns. 1972Times 17 June (Portugal Suppl.) p. ii/4 The pousada restaurants cater for motorists. 1976Good Motoring Jan.–Feb. 16/2 Hotel prices [in Portugal] vary enormously but the State-owned pousadas are good value. |