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practical mount

[/ˈpræktɪkəl maʊnt/]
nounpl: practical mounts
montaria prática
1. A horse or other animal used for riding that is suitable for everyday use, work, or travel rather than for show or sport
The farmer preferred a practical mount that could handle rough terrain and long distances.
O fazendeiro preferia uma montaria prática que pudesse lidar com terreno acidentado e longas distâncias.
2. A reliable, functional riding animal as opposed to a thoroughbred or show horse
For the long journey across the countryside, a practical mount was more important than a fancy one.
Para a longa jornada pelo interior, uma montaria prática era mais importante do que uma elegante.
Synonyms
workhorsesaddle horseriding horseutility horsecavalo de trabalhocavalo de sela
Antonyms
show horsethoroughbredracing horsecavalo de paradacavalo de corrida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
montaria prática
Common usage in rural and agricultural contexts
Portugal
cavalo de trabalho
More commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese; practical working horse
General
cavalo útil
Alternative translation emphasizing utility

Related Idioms & Phrases

a good workhorse
fit for purpose
reliable steed
um cavalo de confiança
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