noun/verbpl: blinds (same form)
🇧🇷 persianas; cortinas; venezianas
1. window coverings made of horizontal slats that can be adjusted to control light and privacy
She closed the blinds to keep the sun out of the bedroom.
Ela fechou as persianas para evitar que o sol entrasse no quarto.
2. third person singular present tense of 'to blind' - to make someone unable to see
The bright light blinds me when I go outside.
A luz brilhante me cega quando saio para fora.
3. in poker, forced bets made by players before cards are dealt
The small blind and big blind are posted before each hand.
O small blind e o big blind são apostados antes de cada mão.
💡 In Brazil, persianas are extremely common in apartments and homes, especially in warm climates where they help control heat and light. Window treatments are an important part of home décor and energy efficiency. In American culture, blinds are standard in most homes and offices for privacy and light control. The poker term 'blinds' is widely used in gaming culture internationally.
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