nounpl: N/A (already plural)
laboratórios
1. Plural of lab; short for laboratories where scientific research, testing, or experiments are conducted
The university has state-of-the-art labs for chemistry and biology research.
A universidade tem laboratórios de última geração para pesquisa de química e biologia.
2. Facilities equipped with apparatus and materials for scientific investigation or testing
Medical labs process blood samples and diagnostic tests daily.
Os laboratórios médicos processam amostras de sangue e testes diagnósticos diariamente.
3. Informal term for Labrador retrievers (dogs)
Their family has two friendly labs that love to play fetch.
A família deles tem dois Labs amigáveis que adoram brincar de buscar.
In Brazil, 'labs' is primarily used as an English abbreviation in academic and technological contexts, particularly in universities and tech companies. The full term 'laboratórios' remains the standard Portuguese translation. When referring to Labrador dogs, 'Labs' is commonly understood even among Portuguese speakers due to international dog breed naming conventions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lab rat - a person who works in a laboratory or is a test subject
lab coat - the white protective garment worn by laboratory workers
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