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cavity

[/ˈkævɪti/]
nounfemininepl: cavities
cavidade
1. A hollow space within a solid object or structure
The dentist found a cavity in my tooth.
O dentista encontrou uma cavidade no meu dente.
2. An empty space or hole, especially one that is enclosed or partially enclosed
The bird nested in a cavity in the tree trunk.
O pássaro fez ninho em uma cavidade no tronco da árvore.
3. In anatomy, a hollow area or chamber within the body
The abdominal cavity contains vital organs.
A cavidade abdominal contém órgãos vitais.
4. A decayed area in a tooth caused by dental caries
Too much sugar can cause cavities.
Muito açúcar pode causar cáries.
Synonyms
hollowholevoidgapspacedepressionpit
Antonyms
solidityfullnessprotuberancebulge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cavidade
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Dental context Brazil
cárie
Commonly used when referring to tooth decay
Portugal
cavidade
Standard term; 'cárie' also used in dental context
Medical context
cavidade
Formal anatomical term across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

cavity search
nasal cavity
oral cavity
body cavity
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