noun, verb, adjectivepl: camps
acampamento
1. A place with temporary structures where people stay, often outdoors
We set up camp near the river.
Montamos acampamento perto do rio.
2. A facility offering recreational or educational activities, especially for children during summer
My son is attending summer camp for the first time.
Meu filho está frequentando acampamento de verão pela primeira vez.
3. A group of people sharing a particular opinion or goal
The two political camps disagreed on the policy.
Os dois grupos políticos discordavam sobre a política.
4. To set up a temporary shelter or stay outdoors
We camped in the national park last weekend.
Acampamos no parque nacional no fim de semana passado.
5. Deliberately exaggerated or theatrical behavior (adjective usage)
His performance was intentionally camp and humorous.
Sua performance era intencionalmente exagerada e humorística.
In Brazil, summer camps (colônias de férias) are popular among middle and upper-class families as a way for children to develop social skills during school breaks. The English word 'camp' is often used in Brazilian Portuguese in business and trendy contexts. In the USA, summer camps are a quintessential childhood experience. The theatrical meaning of 'camp' (exaggerated, artificial behavior) became prominent in LGBTQ+ culture and modern pop culture.
NYC Slang
To 'camp' can mean to exaggerate or be theatrical in NYC slang, similar to 'being extra' or 'hamming it up'
Related Idioms & Phrases
break camp - desmontar acampamento
in the same camp - do mesmo lado/opinião
camp it up - exagerar, fazer drama
opposite camps - lados opostos
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