nounmasculinepl: pavilions
pavilhão
1. a light, ornamental building used for shelter, entertainment, or exhibitions, typically with open sides
The garden pavilion provided shade for the wedding reception.
O pavilhão do jardim proporcionava sombra para a recepção do casamento.
2. a large tent, especially one used for events, markets, or temporary structures
The farmers' market was held under a white pavilion.
A feira de agricultores foi realizada sob um pavilhão branco.
3. a building or section of a building used for a specific purpose, such as a hospital wing or sports facility
The new sports pavilion has excellent training facilities.
O novo pavilhão de esportes tem excelentes instalações de treinamento.
4. a section or booth at an exposition or fair representing a country, company, or organization
Brazil's pavilion at the expo showcased local crafts and culture.
O pavilhão do Brasil na expo mostrava artesanato e cultura locais.
5. in cricket, the building where players change clothes and wait to bat
The batsmen returned to the pavilion after the match ended.
Os batedores voltaram ao pavilhão após o término da partida.
In Brazil, 'pavilhão' is commonly used in sports contexts (basketball courts, volleyball halls), as well as for temporary structures at festivals and public events. In Portugal, the term is frequently used for sports facilities and exhibition halls. In cricket-playing nations, the pavilion holds cultural significance as a traditional meeting place for players. The word reflects architectural and event-hosting contexts across both Portuguese and English-speaking cultures.
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