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casebre

[kɐ.zə.ˈbɾə]
nounmasculinepl: casebres
hovel, ramshackle house, dilapidated dwelling
1. A small, poorly constructed, or run-down house; a humble dwelling of inferior quality
The old man lived in a casebre on the outskirts of town.
O velho morava num casebre na periferia da cidade.
2. A rustic or primitive habitation, often lacking basic amenities
They built a casebre as temporary shelter during their travels.
Construíram um casebre como abrigo temporário durante suas viagens.
NYC Slang
shack, dump (informal)
Synonyms
casarãobarracochoçacabanachoupanahabitação precária
Antonyms
mansãopaláciocasarão luxuoso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
casebre
Common usage for a poorly built or dilapidated house
Portugal
casebre
Less common; more archaic or literary usage
Northeast Brazil
casebre
Frequently used in rural contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

viver num casebre (to live in poverty)
sair do casebre (to improve one's living conditions)
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