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parade

[/pəˈreɪd/]
noun/verbpl: parades
desfile
1. (noun) A public procession of people, vehicles, or floats celebrating a special occasion or event
The New Year's Day parade attracts thousands of spectators.
O desfile do Dia de Ano Novo atrai milhares de espectadores.
2. (noun) A display or exhibition of something for inspection or admiration
He made a parade of his new car around the neighborhood.
Ele fez um desfile do seu carro novo pela vizinhança.
3. (verb) To march or walk in a formal procession
The soldiers paraded down the main street.
Os soldados desfilaram pela rua principal.
4. (verb) To display or exhibit ostentatiously
She paraded her wealth in front of her neighbors.
Ela exibiu sua riqueza na frente dos vizinhos.
NYC Slang
strut, flex (when referring to ostentatious display)
Synonyms
processionmarchdisplayexhibitioncavalcade
Antonyms
concealmenthiding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfile
Most common term; used for street celebrations and military processions
Rio de Janeiro
desfile
Standard usage; especially prominent during Carnival season
São Paulo
desfile
Standard usage; also used for fashion shows
Portugal
desfile
Standard European Portuguese term; also 'cortejo' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

parade one's wares (exibir seus produtos/talentos)
on parade (em exibição, em destaque)
rain on one's parade (estragar a celebração de alguém)
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