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chambers

[/ˈtʃeɪmbərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
câmaras
1. A room or hall, especially one used for a specific purpose
The king held court in the royal chambers.
O rei realizava a corte nas câmaras reais.
2. A legislative or judicial assembly or the room where it meets
The chambers of Parliament debated the new law.
As câmaras do Parlamento debateram a nova lei.
3. A lawyer's office or offices (British usage)
He works in chambers as a barrister.
Ele trabalha em escritório como advogado.
4. An enclosed space or compartment
The heart has four chambers.
O coração tem quatro câmaras.
Synonyms
roomshallsofficescompartments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
câmaras
Used for legislative bodies or rooms
Brazil
escritório
Used when referring to lawyers' offices
Portugal
câmaras
Standard term for legislative chambers and rooms

Related Idioms & Phrases

upper chamber - câmara alta (legislative term)
lower chamber - câmara baixa (legislative term)
chamber of commerce - câmara de comércio
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