abridor de garrafas

[a.bri.DOR de gar.RA.fas]
nounmasculinepl: abridores de garrafas
bottle opener
1. A tool or device used to remove caps, corks, or other closures from bottles
I used a bottle opener to open the beer bottle.
Usei um abridor de garrafas para abrir a garrafa de cerveja.
2. A mechanical or manual implement with leverage designed specifically for this purpose
The bartender grabbed the bottle opener from the counter.
O bartender pegou o abridor de garrafas do balcão.
The bottle opener is an essential kitchen tool in Brazilian culture, particularly given the popularity of beer and other bottled beverages. It's common to find decorative or novelty abridores de garrafas in Brazilian homes and bars, often bearing logos or designs. The tool also holds nostalgic value in Brazilian social culture, frequently associated with informal gatherings and churrascarias.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abridorsaca-rolhasdescascador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abridor de garrafas
Most common standard form
Rio de Janeiro
abridor
Shortened form commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
abridor de garrafas
Full form preferred in commercial contexts
Portugal
abridor de garrafas / saca-rolhas
Saca-rolhas more commonly used for wine bottles specifically

Related Words

garrafatampinharolhabebida

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar com um abridor de garrafas na mão
precisar de um abridor para essa garrafa
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