Hato

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Papiamentu Hato, potentially derived from Spanish hato (“ranch”). The coastal strip was a suitable location for cattle ranching.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦaː.toː/
• Hyphenation: Ha‧to
• Rhymes: -aːtoː

Proper noun

Hato n

1. A village in Curaçao.