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recua

[ʁe.ˈku.ə]
nounfemininepl: recuas
pack train, caravan of pack animals
1. A group of pack animals (mules, horses, donkeys) used to transport goods, especially in rural or mountainous areas
The merchant hired a recua to transport goods across the mountain pass.
O comerciante alugou uma recua para transportar mercadorias pela passagem de montanha.
2. The act or practice of using pack animals for transport
Recua was the primary method of transport in colonial Brazil.
A recua era o principal método de transporte no Brasil colonial.
Synonyms
caravanacomitivatropa

Regional Variations

Brazil
recua
Commonly used in historical and rural contexts, especially in interior regions
Portugal
recua
Less commonly used in modern Portuguese; more historical
Minas Gerais
recua
Traditional term with strong historical significance in colonial gold mining era

Related Idioms & Phrases

formar uma recua
estar na recua
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