louvered window

[/ˈluːvərd ˈwɪndoʊ/]
nounpl: louvered windows
janela com venezianas
1. A window fitted with horizontal slats (louvers) that can be adjusted to control light, ventilation, and privacy
The louvered window in the bathroom allows for air circulation while maintaining privacy.
A janela com venezianas no banheiro permite circulação de ar mantendo a privacidade.
2. A window design featuring fixed or movable angled slats arranged in a series
The louvered windows in the tropical house provide excellent ventilation in hot climates.
As janelas com venezianas na casa tropical proporcionam excelente ventilação em climas quentes.
Louvered windows are particularly popular in tropical and subtropical regions like Brazil, where they provide essential ventilation while protecting from direct sun and maintaining privacy. In the United States, they are common in coastal areas and warm climates. The design has historical significance in colonial architecture and continues to be valued in modern sustainable building practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
jalousie windowslatted windowvenetian windowlouver window
Antonyms / Antônimos
solid windowfixed windowpicture window

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
janela com venezianas
Most common and widely understood term in Brazil
General Brazilian
janela basculante
Used for tilting louvered windows, common in modern architecture
Rio de Janeiro
janela com persiana
Regional variation, sometimes used interchangeably
Portugal
janela com lâminas
Portuguese preference for describing the slatted structure

Related Words

louvervenetian blindjalousiewindow blindshutterventilation

Related Idioms & Phrases

let in some air through the louvered window
adjust the louvers
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