covered window
[ˈkʌvərd ˈwɪndoʊ]
nounpl: covered windows
janela coberta
1. a window that has been obstructed or concealed with a covering material such as curtains, blinds, shutters, boards, or other barrier
The covered window blocked out all the sunlight from the room.
A janela coberta bloqueou toda a luz solar da sala.
2. a window that is protected by an overhang, awning, or architectural feature that shields it from weather or external view
The covered windows of the colonial mansion were shaded by deep eaves.
As janelas cobertas da mansão colonial eram sombreadas por beirais profundos.
3. in construction, a window opening that has been sealed, boarded up, or otherwise closed off
The covered windows suggested the building had been abandoned for years.
As janelas cobertas sugeriam que o edifício havia sido abandonado por anos.
In Brazil and the USA, covered windows often carry social implications. In urban areas, they may indicate abandonment, economic decline, or heightened security concerns in certain neighborhoods. In residential contexts, covered windows are practical for privacy, temperature control, and sleep. The term 'covered window' is neutral in English, but in Portuguese contexts, 'janela tampada' can carry more negative connotations of abandonment or neglect.
NYC Slang
boarded-up window (commonly used in NYC to describe abandoned or condemned buildings)
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep something behind closed doors (similar concept of concealment)
out of sight, out of mind (relates to obscuring with a covered window)
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