fio

[FEE-oo]

nounmasculinepl: fios

thread

1. A thin strand of material such as cotton, silk, or synthetic fiber

She used a needle and thread to sew the button.

Ela usou uma agulha e um fio para costurar o botão.

2. An electrical wire or conductor

The electrical fio carries current to the lamp.

O fio elétrico leva corrente para a lâmpada.

3. A thin line or stream of something

A thin thread of smoke rose from the chimney.

Um fino fio de fumaça saía da chaminé.

4. A hair

A single strand of hair fell on her shoulder.

Um fio de cabelo caiu no seu ombro.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fio

Standard usage for thread, wire, and hair

Portugal

fio

Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

fio da meada

fio de cabelo

fio condutor

pender de um fio

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