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reliable mount

[rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl maʊnt]
nounpl: reliable mounts
montaria confiável
1. A horse or animal that can be trusted to perform consistently and safely
After years of riding, that stallion proved to be a reliable mount for the long journey.
Após anos de equitação, aquele garanhão provou ser uma montaria confiável para a longa jornada.
2. Any vehicle or equipment that can be depended upon for consistent performance
His motorcycle was a reliable mount for commuting to work every day.
Sua motocicleta era uma montaria confiável para ir ao trabalho todos os dias.
3. A trustworthy companion animal for travel or work
The old donkey became the farmer's reliable mount for transporting goods.
O burro velho tornou-se a montaria confiável do fazendeiro para transportar mercadorias.
Synonyms
trustworthy steeddependable animalfaithful companionsteady mounttried and tested mount
Antonyms
unreliable mountunpredictable animaltemperamental steedundependable mount

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
montaria confiável / cavalo confiável
Common usage for both animals and vehicles
São Paulo
cavalo de confiança
More traditional phrasing, often used for horses specifically
Rio de Janeiro
montaria de confiança
Slightly archaic, emphasizes trustworthiness
Portugal
montada de confiança / cavalo confiável
More formal; 'montada' is the preferred term in European Portuguese

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