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furna

[FUR-nuh]
nounfemininepl: furnas
cave
1. A natural underground chamber or series of chambers formed by the erosion of rock, typically limestone
The explorers discovered ancient paintings inside the cave.
Os exploradores descobriram pinturas antigas dentro da furna.
2. A small cavern or grotto
The pirates hid their treasure in a secret cave.
Os piratas esconderam seu tesouro numa furna secreta.
3. A dark, damp, or gloomy place
He lived in a cave-like basement apartment.
Ele morava num apartamento no porão que parecia uma furna.
Synonyms
cavernagrutaantro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
furna
Standard usage for cave or cavern
Portugal
furna
Standard usage; also commonly used caverna
Northeastern Brazil
furna
Commonly used in descriptions of limestone caves in the region

Related Idioms & Phrases

furna de leão
estar na furna do leão
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