cargo hold

[ˈkɑːrɡoʊ hoʊld]
nounpl: cargo holds
porão de carga
1. The interior space of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle designed for storing and transporting goods or merchandise
The cargo hold of the freighter was filled with containers of electronics.
O porão de carga do navio cargueiro estava cheio de contêineres de eletrônicos.
2. A compartment in an aircraft used to store luggage and freight below the main deck
The airplane's cargo hold can accommodate large pieces of equipment.
O porão de carga do avião pode acomodar peças grandes de equipamento.
3. The storage area in a ship's interior below the deck where cargo is secured
Workers loaded grain into the ship's cargo hold.
Os trabalhadores carregaram grãos no porão de carga do navio.
The term 'cargo hold' is fundamental in maritime and aviation industries. In Brazil, it's widely used in port cities like Santos and Rio de Janeiro. The phrase is technical and formal, commonly found in shipping documentation, logistics operations, and transportation regulations. Understanding this term is essential for professionals in Brazil's significant shipping and logistics sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cargo bayholdcargo compartmentstorage holdfreight compartment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
porão de carga
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
porão de carga / compartimento de carga
Both terms used interchangeably in port areas
São Paulo
porão de carga / câmara de carga
Technical term 'câmara de carga' used in logistics and aviation contexts
Portugal
porão de carga / porão
Shorter form 'porão' commonly used in maritime context

Related Words

cargoshipfreighteraircraftcontainerloading dockmanifest

Related Idioms & Phrases

full cargo hold
empty cargo hold
secure the cargo hold
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