nounmasculinepl: carports
garagem aberta
1. A roofed structure with open sides used for parking a car, typically attached to or detached from a house
We parked the car in the carport to protect it from the sun.
Estacionamos o carro na garagem aberta para protegê-lo do sol.
2. A covered parking area that is less enclosed than a traditional garage
The carport provides shelter for one or two vehicles.
A garagem aberta oferece abrigo para um ou dois veículos.
In Brazil, carports are increasingly popular in residential areas as a practical and cost-effective alternative to traditional garages, particularly in warmer climates. The term 'garagem aberta' is still more widely understood by older generations, while 'carport' is becoming more common among younger urbanites and in modern real estate terminology.
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