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domestic

[/dəˈmɛstɪk/]
adjective/nounpl: domestics (noun form)
doméstico
1. relating to or involving one's own country rather than other countries
The domestic market is growing rapidly.
O mercado doméstico está crescendo rapidamente.
2. relating to the home or family life
She enjoys domestic activities like cooking and gardening.
Ela gosta de atividades domésticas como cozinhar e jardinagem.
3. of or relating to household affairs
Domestic chores include cleaning and laundry.
As tarefas domésticas incluem limpeza e lavanderia.
4. a person employed to work in a household
They hired a domestic to help with housework.
Contrataram uma doméstica para ajudar com o trabalho doméstico.
5. tame or domesticated (of animals)
Domestic cats are common pets.
Gatos domésticos são animais de estimação comuns.
Synonyms
householdhomeinternalciviltamedomesticated
Antonyms
foreigninternationalwildpublic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doméstico
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
doméstico
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
doméstico
no significant regional variation
Portugal
doméstico
standard usage; may use 'criada' or 'empregada doméstica' for domestic worker

Related Idioms & Phrases

domestic bliss - felicidade doméstica/conjugal
domestic goddess - deusa doméstica
domestic dispute - conflito doméstico/briga de casal
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