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persiana

[pɛɾ.si.ˈɑ̃.nə]
nounfemininepl: persianas
venetian blind; shutter
1. A window covering made of horizontal slats that can be tilted to control light and privacy
She closed the venetian blinds to block out the sunlight.
Ela fechou a persiana para bloquear a luz do sol.
2. A hinged window shutter, typically made of wood or metal
The old house had wooden shutters on every window.
A casa antiga tinha persianas de madeira em todas as janelas.
Synonyms
cortinaestorvenezianapersianinha

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
persiana
standard term for venetian blinds
Portugal
persiana
standard term; may also use 'veneziana' for venetian blinds
São Paulo
persiana
commonly used for window coverings

Related Idioms & Phrases

fechar a persiana
abrir a persiana
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