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bungalow

[/ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/]
nounmasculinepl: bungalows
bangalô
1. A small, single-story house, typically with a covered porch
They rented a bungalow near the beach for their vacation.
Eles alugaram um bangalô perto da praia para suas férias.
2. In South Asia, a spacious colonial-style house with a veranda
The British colonial officer lived in a grand bungalow with servants' quarters.
O oficial colonial britânico vivia em um amplo bangalô com alojamentos para criados.
Synonyms
cottagecabinchaletlodge
Antonyms
mansionskyscraperapartment building

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bangalô
Most common usage, borrowed directly from English
Rio de Janeiro
bangalô
Standard usage, often refers to beach properties
São Paulo
bangalô
Standard usage in real estate terminology
Portugal
bangalô
Less common; sometimes replaced with 'casa de campo' or 'chalé'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a cozy bungalow - uma casinha aconchegante
bungalow colony - colônia de bangalôs (residential area with multiple bungalows)
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