tocas, antros, covis
1. A wild animal's resting place or den
The foxes retreated to their lairs in the forest.
As raposas se retiraram para suas tocas na floresta.
2. A hideout or secret refuge, especially for criminals or villains
The detective discovered the criminal's lair hidden in the basement.
O detetive descobriu o antro do criminoso escondido no porão.
3. A place where someone spends a lot of time; a personal retreat
His apartment was his personal lair filled with gaming equipment.
Seu apartamento era seu antro pessoal cheio de equipamentos de jogos.
The term 'lair' is commonly used in English-speaking cultures in fantasy and adventure contexts (e.g., 'dragon's lair'). In Portuguese, 'toca' is more commonly used for animal dens, while 'antro' carries connotations of dark, mysterious, or criminal hideouts. The word is frequently featured in popular culture, video games, and literature.
NYC Slang
crib (when referring to personal space); spot (for hideout)
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