mastro
1. A tall vertical pole or spar that supports the sails and rigging of a ship or boat
The ship's mast was damaged during the storm.
O mastro do navio foi danificado durante a tempestade.
2. A vertical pole that supports an antenna, flag, or other equipment
The radio mast transmits signals across the region.
O mastro de rádio transmite sinais por toda a região.
3. The fruit or seed of oak or beech trees, used as food for animals
Pigs forage for mast in the forest.
Os porcos procuram por bolotas na floresta.
In Brazil, 'mastro' is primarily used in maritime and telecommunications contexts. The term is essential in nautical terminology and is widely understood across Portuguese-speaking regions. The archaic meaning relating to tree seeds is less common in modern usage but still appears in agricultural and forestry contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
before the mast - referring to sailors who work on the lower decks rather than officers
nail your colors to the mast - to show your true position or commitment
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →