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barro

[ˈba.ʁu]
nounmasculinepl: barros
clay; mud
1. A fine-grained, sticky sediment composed of clay minerals, used in pottery, construction, and art
The potter shaped the clay on the wheel.
O oleiro moldou o barro na roda.
2. Wet mud or muddy ground, especially after rain
The road was covered in mud after the storm.
A estrada estava coberta de barro após a tempestade.
3. A pimple or skin blemish (colloquial)
She had a pimple on her forehead.
Ela tinha um barro na testa.
Synonyms
lamaargilaterra

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
barro
Standard usage for clay, mud, and pimples
Rio de Janeiro
barro
Common colloquial term for pimple
São Paulo
barro
Standard usage, also used for pottery clay
Portugal
barro
Used for clay and mud; pimple less common than 'espinha'

Related Idioms & Phrases

pé de barro - having feet of clay (weakness or vulnerability)
barro na cintura - to be practical and down-to-earth
cara de barro - a dull or expressionless face
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