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caravana

[kah-rah-VAH-nuh]
nounfemininepl: caravanas
caravan
1. A group of people traveling together, especially merchants or pilgrims traveling in desert regions
The caravan crossed the Sahara desert with camels and supplies.
A caravana atravessou o deserto do Saara com camelos e suprimentos.
2. A convoy or procession of vehicles traveling together
A caravan of trucks arrived at the festival.
Uma caravana de caminhões chegou ao festival.
3. A mobile home or recreational vehicle used for traveling and camping
They rented a caravan for their holiday road trip.
Eles alugaram uma caravana para sua viagem de férias.
4. A group of supporters or followers traveling together
A caravan of fans followed the celebrity through the city.
Uma caravana de fãs seguiu a celebridade pela cidade.
Synonyms
comboiocomitivacortejorebocartraileracampamento móvel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caravana
Standard usage for both mobile homes and traveling groups
Portugal
caravana
Standard usage; also refers to RV/caravan for camping
São Paulo
caravana
Common in urban context for organized group travel
Rio de Janeiro
caravana
Often used to describe carnival group processions

Related Idioms & Phrases

caravana de apoio - support caravan/convoy
em caravana - in a caravan/as a group
caravana turística - tour caravan/group
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