gravatas

[gra-VA-tas]

nounfemininepl: gravatas

ties (neckties)

1. A piece of clothing worn around the neck, typically by men as part of formal or business attire

He wore one of his silk ties to the meeting.

Ele usou uma de suas gravatas de seda na reunião.

2. In climbing, a type of belay knot used to secure a rope

The climber used a gravata knot for extra security.

O alpinista usou uma gravata para maior segurança.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

gravatas

Standard term for neckties

Portugal

gravatas

Standard term; also used for bow ties (gravata borboleta)

Angola

gravatas

Common usage in formal contexts

apertar a gravata (to tighten one's tie; to get serious)

gravata borboleta (bow tie)

sem gravata (without a tie; casual)

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