pottery; ceramic ware; foolishness or nonsense
1. The craft, art, or business of making pottery or ceramic vessels
She studied potaria at the art academy.
Ela estudou potaria na academia de arte.
2. A place where pottery is made or sold; a pottery workshop or shop
The old potaria in the historic district attracts many tourists.
A potaria antiga no bairro histórico atrai muitos turistas.
3. Pottery objects, ceramic vessels, or earthenware collectively
The museum displayed ancient potaria from pre-colonial civilizations.
O museu exibiu potaria antiga de civilizações pré-coloniais.
4. Foolishness, nonsense, or trivial talk (colloquial)
Stop talking such potaria and focus on the real issues.
Pare de falar essa potaria e foque nos problemas reais.
In Brazil, 'potaria' carries dual meanings: it is respected as an important traditional craft with deep historical roots in indigenous and colonial craftsmanship, particularly in regions like Minas Gerais and the Northeast. The colloquial use of 'potaria' to mean foolishness is informal and commonly heard in casual conversation. The craft remains a significant cultural heritage, with many artisans maintaining traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
deixar de potaria - to stop fooling around
que potaria - what nonsense
potaria de barro - earthenware pottery
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