coroa

[kuh-ROH-uh]

nounfemininepl: coroas

crown

1. A decorative headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority and sovereignty

The king wore his golden crown during the ceremony.

O rei usava sua coroa dourada durante a cerimônia.

2. The top or uppermost part of something, especially the head

The crown of the tree was covered in snow.

A coroa da árvore estava coberta de neve.

3. A dental crown; an artificial covering for a tooth

The dentist fitted a crown on my damaged tooth.

O dentista colocou uma coroa no meu dente danificado.

4. Victory or achievement; prize or reward

She achieved her crown as the champion.

Ela conquistou sua coroa como campeã.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

coroa

Standard usage; also used colloquially to refer to an elderly person

Rio de Janeiro

coroa

Slang term for an older woman or man, sometimes derogatory

São Paulo

coroa

Standard usage; dental crown is commonly referred to this way

Portugal

coroa

Standard usage; historically significant in references to the Portuguese monarchy

coroa de espinhos - crown of thorns

ganhar a coroa - to win the crown

levar a coroa - to achieve victory or recognition

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