ceiling fitting

[/ˈsiːlɪŋ ˈfɪtɪŋ/]
nounpl: ceiling fittings
luminária de teto
1. A device or fixture that is attached to or mounted on a ceiling, typically used for lighting purposes
The contractor installed modern ceiling fittings throughout the office building.
O contratista instalou luminárias de teto modernas em todo o edifício comercial.
2. The hardware or mounting apparatus used to secure a fixture to a ceiling
We need to check if the ceiling fittings can support the weight of the chandelier.
Precisamos verificar se as luminárias de teto podem suportar o peso do lustre.
In both Brazil and the USA, ceiling fittings are standard architectural elements in residential and commercial spaces. Brazilian Portuguese speakers often use 'luminária' (luminaire) more frequently than English speakers use 'fitting,' preferring to specify the type (e.g., 'luminária pendente' for pendant light). In Portugal, 'arandela' is a more traditional term.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ceiling fixtureceiling lightoverhead fittingceiling mount
Antonyms / Antônimos
wall fittingfloor fixturependant light

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
luminária de teto
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arandela de teto
Alternative term sometimes used in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
luminária de teto / arandela
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
luminária de teto / arandela de teto
Similar terminology to Brazil; 'arandela' is commonly used

Related Words

pendant lightchandelierrecessed lightingflush mountdownlightmounting bracket

Related Idioms & Phrases

to fix the ceiling fitting
to install ceiling fittings
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