coupe

[/kuːp/]
nounpl: coupes
cupê
1. A two-door car with a sporty design, typically seating four people with a compact rear seat
He bought a new sports coupe for weekend drives.
Ele comprou um novo cupê esportivo para passeios nos fins de semana.
2. A dessert consisting of ice cream or fruit served in a stemmed glass or cup
She ordered a chocolate coupe for dessert.
Ela pediu um cupê de chocolate de sobremesa.
3. A closed horse-drawn carriage with two seats inside and a seat for the driver outside
In the 19th century, nobles traveled in a coupe through the city streets.
No século XIX, nobres viajavam em um cupê pelas ruas da cidade.
In Brazil, 'cupê' is widely recognized and used in automotive enthusiast circles and marketing. The dessert meaning is also popular in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in restaurants and ice cream shops. The term reflects automotive culture and sophistication associated with sports cars in both American and Brazilian contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sports cartwo-seatersedan
Antonyms / Antônimos
sedanSUVtruck

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cupê
Most common term for the car type
Rio de Janeiro
cupê
Standard usage
São Paulo
cupê
Standard usage, common in automotive context
Portugal
cupé
Less common; Portuguese speakers may use 'automóvel desportivo' or 'carro desportivo'

Related Words

convertiblesedanautomobilecarriage

Related Idioms & Phrases

cruising in a coupe
coupe de grâce (unrelated: a final blow or mercy killing)
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