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caravan

[/ˈkærəvæn/]
nounfemininepl: caravans
caravana
1. A group of travelers, merchants, or pilgrims journeying together for safety, especially across a desert
The caravan crossed the Sahara Desert carrying spices and silk.
A caravana atravessou o Deserto do Saara transportando especiarias e seda.
2. A vehicle equipped for living accommodation, typically towed by a car
They spent their vacation traveling in a caravan across Europe.
Eles passaram suas férias viajando em uma caravana pela Europa.
3. A procession or parade of vehicles or people
The carnival caravan featured elaborate floats and performers.
A caravana do carnaval apresentava carros alegóricos elaborados e artistas.
Synonyms
convoyprocessiontrainmobile hometrailer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caravana
Standard usage for both historical trade routes and modern recreational vehicles
Portugal
caravana
Standard usage; also commonly used for RV/mobile homes
São Paulo
caravana
Commonly used in promotional campaign contexts (caravana publicitária)

Related Idioms & Phrases

join the caravan - participar da caravana/entrar na onda
caravan of hope - caravana de esperança
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