leaf vacuum

[/liːf ˈvækjuːm/]
nounpl: leaf vacuums
aspirador de folhas
1. A powered garden tool that sucks up fallen leaves and debris from lawns and outdoor surfaces into a collection bag or container
I used the leaf vacuum to clean up the yard after the storm.
Usei o aspirador de folhas para limpar o quintal depois da tempestade.
2. A handheld or wheeled device powered by electricity, gasoline, or battery that creates suction to gather leaves and small debris
The new leaf vacuum is lightweight and easy to maneuver around garden beds.
O novo aspirador de folhas é leve e fácil de manobrar em torno dos canteiros de flores.
Leaf vacuums are extremely popular in suburban areas of the USA and Brazil, particularly during fall season for yard maintenance. In Brazil, they are more commonly found in wealthier neighborhoods and condominiums. In the USA, they are standard equipment for homeowners and landscaping services. The device represents the modernization of traditional leaf-gathering methods like raking.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
leaf blower-vacuumyard vacuumdebris vacuumgarden vacuum
Antonyms / Antônimos
rakebroom

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aspirador de folhas
Most common translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
soprador e aspirador de folhas
Often emphasizes dual function of blowing and vacuuming
Rio de Janeiro
aspirador de folhas
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
aspirador de folhas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; can also use 'aspirador de jardim'

Related Words

leaf blowerlawn mowergarden toolmulchercollection bag

Related Idioms & Phrases

cleaning up with a leaf vacuum
spring cleaning with a leaf vacuum
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