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rambler

[/ˈræm.blər/]
nounpl: ramblers
caminhante
1. A person who takes long walks for pleasure, especially in the countryside
The rambler enjoyed exploring the hiking trails in the national park.
O caminhante gostava de explorar as trilhas de caminhada no parque nacional.
2. A climbing plant that grows extensively over walls or structures
The rambler rose covered the entire fence with beautiful pink flowers.
A rosa trepadora cobriu toda a cerca com flores rosa lindas.
3. A person who talks at length in a disorganized or wandering manner
He is quite a rambler when he gets excited about a topic.
Ele é bastante prolixo quando fica entusiasmado com um assunto.
4. A type of car or vehicle designed for touring
The old Rambler was a popular family car in the 1950s.
O antigo Rambler era um carro familiar popular nos anos 1950.
Synonyms
hikerwalkerwanderertrekker
Antonyms
homebodysedentary person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminhante
Standard term for a person who hikes
São Paulo
trilheiro
More colloquial; emphasizes trail hiking
Portugal
caminhante
Standard term; also 'andarilho' for a wanderer
Rio de Janeiro
caminhante
Standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go on a ramble
rambler rose
take a ramble
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