cochilar (Portuguese)

Where does "cochilar" come from?

The Portuguese verb 'cochilar', meaning to nap, doze, or nod off[1], was borrowed from the Kimbundu word 'koxila'[1].

Full etymology tree

• cochilar (Portuguese), 'to nap, doze, nod off'
  • borrowed koxila (Kimbundu)

Descendants and derived words

• cochilo (Portuguese)
• cochilo (Portuguese)

Sources

1. cochilar (Portuguese) - Wiktionary

Updated October 2026

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