nounmasculinepl: cemeteries
cemitério
1. A place where dead bodies are buried; a graveyard
The old cemetery on the hill dates back to the 1800s.
O cemitério antigo no morro data de 1800.
2. A burial ground, typically with grave markers and monuments
She visited her grandmother's grave in the cemetery every Sunday.
Ela visitava o túmulo da avó no cemitério todos os domingos.
In Brazil, cemeteries (cemitérios) are important cultural spaces where families gather on All Souls' Day (Finados) on November 2nd to honor deceased relatives. Public cemeteries are common, though wealthier families may use private cemetery spaces. In the USA and Brazil, visiting a cemetery is a significant family tradition and act of remembrance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
dead as a doornail - completely dead (não applies directly to cemetery but related)
rest in peace - common phrase used regarding cemetery burials
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