← Back to Fala2Me

drilling rig

[ˈdrɪlɪŋ rɪɡ]
nounfemininepl: drilling rigs
plataforma de perfuração
1. A large structure or equipment used for drilling wells, especially for oil and gas extraction
The offshore drilling rig operates continuously in harsh weather conditions.
A plataforma de perfuração offshore opera continuamente em condições climáticas adversas.
2. Equipment used for boring holes in rock, soil, or other materials for geological exploration or resource extraction
The drilling rig was transported to the remote location by helicopter.
A plataforma de perfuração foi transportada para o local remoto por helicóptero.
Synonyms
oil rigdrill platformderrickbore rig

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plataforma de perfuração
Most common term in Brazil
General Brazilian
sonda de perfuração
Alternative technical term
São Paulo
equipamento de perfuração
More formal industrial usage
Portugal
plataforma de perfuração
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

set up a drilling rig
operate a drilling rig
offshore drilling rig
onshore drilling rig
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →