open top

[ˈoʊpən tɑp]
adjective/nounpl: open tops
conversível; teto aberto; de teto aberto
1. A vehicle, typically a car or bus, with a retractable or removable roof that can be opened to expose the interior to the air
She drove an open top convertible along the coastal highway.
Ela dirigia um carro conversível de teto aberto pela estrada costeira.
2. A container or vessel without a cover or lid
Be careful with that open top container; the contents might spill.
Cuidado com aquele recipiente de topo aberto; o conteúdo pode derramar.
3. A stadium or venue without a roof
The concert was held at an open top stadium with great weather.
O concerto foi realizado em um estádio descoberto com ótimo tempo.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, open top cars are associated with leisure, luxury, and freedom. They are particularly popular in warm climates and coastal regions. The term 'conversível' is widely understood in Brazil, though 'carro de teto aberto' is also used in everyday conversation. In the USA, 'convertible' is the standard term, while 'drop-top' is common in urban African American vernacular.
NYC Slang
drop-top; rag top
Synonyms / Sinônimos
convertiblerooflessuncoveredopen-airtopless
Antonyms / Antônimos
closed topcoveredenclosedhard-top

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversível; de teto aberto
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
carro de teto aberto
Commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
conversível
More formal, especially in business contexts
Portugal
conversível; cabriolet
European Portuguese may use cabriolet more frequently

Related Words

convertiblecabrioroadstersoft topretractable roof

Related Idioms & Phrases

cruising in an open top
riding with the top down
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