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cala

[ˈkalə]
noun/verbfemininepl: calas
cove; inlet; hold (of a ship)
1. A small bay or inlet of the sea
The boat anchored in a sheltered cala.
O barco ancorou em uma cala abrigada.
2. The hold or cargo area of a ship
The cargo was stored in the ship's cala.
A carga foi armazenada na cala do navio.
3. Third person singular imperative of 'calar' (to be quiet; to silence)
Cala! (Be quiet!)
Cala-te! (Fica quieto!)
Synonyms
baíaenseadaporão

Regional Variations

General Portuguese
cala
Standard usage for coastal geography
Spain (Balearic Islands/Mediterranean)
cala
Very common term for small beaches and coves

Related Idioms & Phrases

cala a boca (shut your mouth)
ficar calado (keep quiet)
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