nounmasculinepl: casements
caixilho
1. A window sash or frame that is hinged on the side and opens like a door
She opened the casement window to let in the fresh air.
Ela abriu o caixilho da janela para deixar entrar ar fresco.
2. The framework or casing of a window
The old casement was made of solid oak wood.
O antigo caixilho era feito de madeira de carvalho maciço.
3. In architecture, a window or the part of a wall that contains a window
The castle had beautiful stone casements overlooking the valley.
O castelo tinha belos caixilhos de pedra com vista para o vale.
The term 'casement' is more commonly used in formal or architectural contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It refers to a specific type of hinged window that is typical of traditional European architecture, particularly in older buildings, estates, and historical properties. In Brazil, the word 'caixilho' is used more broadly for any window frame, while the distinction between casement and other window types is less commonly made in everyday Portuguese.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →