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escoadouro

[ɛʃko.a.ˈdu.ru]
nounmasculinepl: escoadouros
drain; drainage outlet; gutter
1. An opening or channel through which water or liquid drains away
The bathroom sink has a clogged drain.
O escoadouro da pia do banheiro está entupido.
2. A conduit or pipe system designed to carry off excess water
The roof gutters lead to the drainage system.
As calhas do telhado levam água ao escoadouro principal.
3. Figuratively: an outlet or means of escape
Art became her escape from daily stress.
A arte era o escoadouro para o estresse do dia a dia.
Synonyms
drenosaídacano de drenagemescoanteaberturaorifício
Antonyms
entupimentoobstrução

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escoadouro
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
ralo
More commonly used for floor drains
Portugal
escoador
Alternative form preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

escoadouro de água
escoadouro entupido
servir de escoadouro
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