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polos

[ˈpo.lus]
nounmasculinepl: polos
poles
1. The two points on the Earth's surface (North Pole and South Pole) where the axis of rotation intersects
The explorers traveled to the North Pole.
Os exploradores viajaram para o Pólo Norte.
2. In physics, the two opposite ends of a magnet or electrical device
The positive and negative poles of a battery
Os polos positivo e negativo de uma bateria
3. Plural of polo (the sport played on horseback)
They play polos every weekend.
Eles jogam polos todos os fins de semana.
4. Plural of polo (the casual shirt garment)
He wore one of his favorite polos to the event.
Ele vestiu uma de suas camisetas polo favoritas para o evento.
Synonyms
extremidadespontaslaterais
Antonyms
centromeio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
polos
Standard usage for both geographical poles and the sport
Portugal
pólos
Often written with accent mark; same meaning as Brazilian Portuguese
General
camisetas polo
The shirt garment is often called 'camiseta polo' rather than just 'polo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

polos opostos
estar nos polos opostos
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