cova, poço, fossa
1. A large hole in the ground
They dug a pit to trap the animal.
Eles cavaram uma cova para prender o animal.
2. The stone or hard seed of a fruit
Remove the pit from the peach before eating.
Remova o caroço do pêssego antes de comer.
3. An area in a theater where the orchestra sits
The musicians were playing in the pit during the opera.
Os músicos estavam tocando na orquestra durante a ópera.
4. The area where racing cars are serviced during a race
The car went into the pit for new tires.
O carro entrou no pit para trocar os pneus.
5. To set in opposition or competition
They pitted the two teams against each other.
Eles colocaram os dois times um contra o outro.
NYC Slang
the pit (nightclub or venue), armpit (colloquial)
Related Idioms & Phrases
pit of the stomach (the deepest part of one's stomach, seat of emotions)
a pit stop (a quick stop for service or rest)
snake pit (a place of treachery or danger)
to pit one's wits against someone (to compete using intelligence)
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