anfíbio
1. relating to or adapted for both land and water
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both roads and rivers.
O veículo anfíbio pode viajar tanto em estradas quanto em rios.
2. involving military operations conducted by both air and naval forces landing on a beach
The amphibious assault was launched at dawn.
O assalto anfíbio foi lançado ao amanhecer.
3. having a double nature or character; functioning in two different ways
Her amphibious career spanned both academia and business.
Sua carreira anfíbia abrangeu tanto a academia quanto os negócios.
The term 'amphibious' is primarily used in military, zoological, and technical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In military contexts, it refers to operations involving combined naval and air forces. The word has gained broader metaphorical usage in business and academic settings to describe versatile or multi-purpose operations. In Brazil, amphibious military operations are particularly relevant given the country's extensive waterways and coastal regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
amphibious operation - operação anfíbia (military term)
amphibious assault - assalto anfíbio (military term)
amphibious vehicle - veículo anfíbio (military/technical term)
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