Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
palatino
palatal
palate
roof of the mouth
+
-ino
adjective suffix
Palatino means palatal and can be thought of as palate0 (roof of the mouth0) + -ino1 (adjective suffix1), describing something related to the palate.
adjective
  1. palatal
    Relating to or situated in the palate
    El hueso palatino forma parte del paladar duro. // The palatine bone is part of the hard palate.
  2. palatial
    Relating to a palace or court
    La guardia palatina protegía al rey en su residencia. // The palatial guard protected the king in his residence.