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pod

[/pɑːd/]
nounpl: pods
vagem
1. A long, thin case or container that holds seeds or beans, especially in legumes like peas or beans
The pea pod contained several large peas.
A vagem de ervilha continha várias ervilhas grandes.
2. A group or cluster of marine mammals, especially whales or dolphins
A pod of dolphins swam alongside the boat.
Um bando de golfinhos nadava ao lado do barco.
3. A small container or capsule, often used for detergent, coffee, or medication
She used a laundry detergent pod in the washing machine.
Ela usou uma cápsula de detergente para roupa na máquina de lavar.
4. A group of people or things clustered together
Students were divided into learning pods during remote classes.
Os alunos foram divididos em grupos de aprendizagem durante as aulas remotas.
Synonyms
capsulecaseshellhuskclustergroup

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vagem
Used for seed pods; 'cápsula' for detergent pods
Portugal
vagem
Common usage for legume pods; 'cápsula' or 'dose' for detergent/coffee pods
General
bando
Used when referring to groups of marine mammals

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the same pod as someone - similar to someone
pod person - a term from science fiction suggesting conformity
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