nounpl: linens (already plural form; singular: linen)
roupas de cama; artigos de linho; enxovais
1. Bedding and household fabrics made from linen or similar materials, including sheets, pillowcases, and tablecloths
She washed the linens every week.
Ela lavava as roupas de cama toda semana.
2. Fine cloth or fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant
The hotel uses high-quality linens for their beds.
O hotel usa roupas de cama de alta qualidade para suas camas.
3. Collectively, articles of clothing or household textiles
Pack your linens for the trip.
Embrulhe suas roupas para a viagem.
In both Brazilian and American culture, quality linens are associated with comfort and hospitality. In Brazil, linens are often part of wedding gifts (enxovais), reflecting traditional customs. The term 'linens' in English encompasses a broader range of household textiles than the strict definition of linen fabric, which is a common source of confusion for Portuguese speakers learning English.
Related Idioms & Phrases
wash dirty laundry in public (related to linens/private matters)
thread count (measurement of linen quality)
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