cinzas
1. Partly burnt coal or wood that is no longer flaming but still glowing or hot
The cinders from the fireplace were still warm in the morning.
As cinzas da lareira ainda estavam quentes pela manhã.
2. Small fragments or pieces of burnt material, typically coal or wood
We had to clean the cinders off the patio after the bonfire.
Tivemos que limpar as cinzas do pátio após a fogueira.
3. Ashes or residue left after burning something
The cinders scattered across the ground as the wind blew.
As cinzas se espalharam pelo chão conforme o vento soprava.
The word 'cinders' carries cultural significance in English-speaking countries related to hearth and home traditions. In Portuguese-speaking Brazil and Portugal, 'cinzas' is the direct equivalent and is commonly used in both domestic and industrial contexts. The phrase 'renascer das cinzas' (rise from the cinders) is a popular Portuguese idiom symbolizing recovery and resilience.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reduce to cinders - reduzir a cinzas (to completely burn or destroy)
rise from the cinders - renascer das cinzas (to recover after a setback)
like cinders - como cinzas (something that turns to dust or becomes worthless)
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