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
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