Palmeiras

[paw-may-RAH-s]

nounfeminine

palm trees

1. Plural of palmeira; trees of the palm family with large feathery or fan-shaped leaves

The beach was lined with tall palmeiras swaying in the tropical breeze.

A praia estava repleta de palmeiras altas balançando na brisa tropical.

2. Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras; major Brazilian football club based in São Paulo

Palmeiras is one of the most successful football clubs in Brazil.

Palmeiras é um dos clubes de futebol mais bem-sucedidos do Brasil.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

Palmeiras

Standard usage for both the tree and the football club

Portugal

tamareira (for date palms), palmeira (general)

Portuguese often uses more specific terms for palm varieties

São Paulo

Palmeiras

Especially used when referring to the iconic local football club

Domingo de Ramos com ramos de palmeira

Folha de palmeira (palm frond used in religious ceremonies)

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