local de hospedagem improvisado
1. A place to sleep, typically someone's apartment or house, used temporarily and often without formal arrangement
After the concert, we crashed at my friend's crash pad downtown.
Depois do show, dormimos no local improvisado de hospedagem do meu amigo no centro.
2. A temporary sleeping arrangement, often used by travelers, climbers, or people without permanent housing
The climbers used the mountain lodge as a crash pad before attempting the summit.
Os escaladores usaram o abrigo da montanha como local de hospedagem antes de tentar o cume.
3. In rock climbing, a mat or pad used to cushion falls during training
We spread the crash pad on the ground before practicing our jumps.
Espalhamos o colchão de proteção no chão antes de praticar nossos saltos.
Common in youth culture, travel communities, and among rock climbers in both the USA and Brazil. In NYC and major American cities, it refers to informal sleeping arrangements among young professionals, travelers, and artists. In Brazil, particularly among young urban populations, it represents affordable temporary housing solutions in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
NYC Slang
crash spot; a place to lay your head
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