antro

[ˈɑ̃tɾu]

nounmasculinepl: antros

cave; den; nightclub

1. A cave or cavern; a dark underground chamber

The explorers ventured into the antro to search for ancient artifacts.

Os exploradores entraram no antro para procurar artefatos antigos.

2. A den or lair of an animal

The wolf's antro was hidden deep in the forest.

O antro do lobo estava escondido no fundo da floresta.

3. A nightclub or dive bar (informal, mainly Brazilian Portuguese)

We went to that antro downtown last night.

Fomos àquele antro no centro da cidade ontem à noite.

NYC Slang

dive bar; hole-in-the-wall

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

antro

Common usage for both caves and nightclubs/bars

Portugal

antro

Primarily used for caves and caverns; less common for nightclubs

São Paulo

antro

Often used colloquially for seedy nightclubs or bars

antro de corrupção (den of corruption)

antro de vício (den of vice)

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