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cable

[/ˈkeɪbəl/]
nounmasculinepl: cables / cabos
cabo
1. A thick rope or cord made of wire, fiber, or other material
The cable snapped under the weight of the bridge.
O cabo se rompeu sob o peso da ponte.
2. A wire or bundle of wires used to transmit electricity or signals
Connect the power cable to the outlet.
Conecte o cabo de alimentação à tomada.
3. Cable television; a system of transmitting television programs via cables
We subscribe to cable for better channel selection.
Assinamos cabo para melhor seleção de canais.
Synonyms
cordropewireline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cabo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cabo
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
cabo
No significant regional variation
Portugal
cabo
Also used, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the cable - under control or managed
cut the cable - to switch from cable television to streaming services
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