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bar

[/bɑːr/]
noun/verbpl: bars
bar
1. A counter or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served
We went to the bar for drinks after work.
Fomos ao bar para beber algo depois do trabalho.
2. A long solid piece or rod of material
The prison cell had iron bars on the windows.
A cela da prisão tinha grades de ferro nas janelas.
3. A counter where food or a specific service is provided
She ordered a smoothie at the juice bar.
Ela pediu um suco natural na barra de sucos.
4. To fasten or secure with a bar; to obstruct or prevent
He barred the door to keep intruders out.
Ele trancou a porta com uma barra para manter os intrusos afastados.
5. A unit of pressure
The atmospheric pressure is measured in bars.
A pressão atmosférica é medida em bar.
NYC Slang
spot (for bar establishment); joint
Synonyms
pubtaverncounterrodstick
Antonyms
openunblock

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bar
Commonly used for establishments serving drinks; also used as loanword
Rio de Janeiro
boteco
Informal term for a casual bar or tavern
São Paulo
bar
Standard usage for drinking establishment
Portugal
bar
Used for establishments; 'barra' for solid rod/bar object

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the bar (elevar o padrão)
behind bars (na cadeia)
called to the bar (admitido na ordem dos advogados)
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