cavernoso
1. resembling or containing a cavern; large, dark, and hollow
The cavernous hall echoed with every footstep.
O salão cavernoso ecoava a cada passo.
2. of or relating to a cavern or caverns
The explorers discovered cavernous passages beneath the mountain.
Os exploradores descobriram passagens cavernosas sob a montanha.
3. (of a voice or sound) deep, hollow, and resonant
He spoke in a cavernous voice that seemed to come from deep within.
Ele falava com uma voz cavernosa que parecia vir de bem dentro.
4. (anatomy) containing cavities or hollow spaces
Cavernous tissue fills with blood during arousal.
O tecido cavernoso se enche de sangue durante a excitação.
The word 'cavernous' is used similarly in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in medical terminology (tecido cavernoso), architecture, and literature. In Brazil, it may appear more frequently in formal or technical contexts rather than colloquial speech.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cavernous mouth - boca aberta muito grande
cavernous depths - profundezas abissais
cavernous silence - silêncio profundo e vazio
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