glass window
[glæs ˈwɪndoʊ]
nounfeminine (janela de vidro)pl: glass windows / janelas de vidro
janela de vidro
1. an opening in a wall or roof that is fitted with panes of glass to admit light and allow people to see out
The sunlight streamed through the glass window into the room.
A luz do sol entrava pela janela de vidro dentro do quarto.
2. a pane or sheet of glass used as a transparent barrier or covering
She cleaned the glass window with a cloth and vinegar solution.
Ela limpou a janela de vidro com um pano e solução de vinagre.
3. a transparent display surface, as in a store or showcase
The jewelry was displayed behind a glass window.
As joias eram exibidas atrás de uma janela de vidro.
In Brazilian culture, glass windows are common features in modern urban architecture. The phrase 'janela de vidro' is used literally for the architectural feature, while 'vidraça' may refer more colloquially to large glass panes or commercial glass displays. In Portugal, 'vidraça' is the more traditional and preferred term. Window displays in shops are important cultural touchstones for consumer culture in both Brazil and the USA.
Related Idioms & Phrases
through the glass window (ver através da janela de vidro) - to observe from a distance
window of opportunity (janela de oportunidade) - a limited time period to do something
clean window (janela limpa) - clear perspective or understanding
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