roadster

[ˈroʊdstər]
nounmasculinepl: roadsters
carro esportivo de duas portas
1. A light, open automobile with two seats, typically without a roof or with a retractable roof, designed for high-speed driving
He drove his vintage roadster along the coastal highway.
Ele dirigia seu carro esportivo clássico ao longo da estrada costeira.
2. A horse or person suitable for traveling on roads
The stallion was an excellent roadster for long journeys.
O garanhão era um excelente cavalo de estrada para longas jornadas.
3. A performer or entertainer who travels from place to place
The musician was a roadster, performing in different cities every week.
O músico era um viajante, apresentando-se em diferentes cidades a cada semana.
The term 'roadster' is iconic in American car culture, particularly referencing classic vehicles from the 1920s-1950s and modern sports cars like the Tesla Roadster. In Brazil, the word is less commonly used in everyday speech, with Portuguese speakers preferring 'carro esportivo' or 'conversível'. The concept of the roadster represents freedom and adventure in both American and international automotive culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
convertiblesports cartwo-seatercabriolet
Antonyms / Antônimos
sedanSUVminivan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carro esportivo/conversível
Most common translation in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
carro de dois lugares/conversível
Often refers to modern convertible sports cars
São Paulo
roadster (anglicism)/carro esportivo aberto
The English term is sometimes used directly among car enthusiasts
Portugal
automóvel descapotável de dois lugares
Portuguese prefers more descriptive terms than direct borrowing

Related Words

automobileconvertiblesports carvehiclemotorcar

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the road
on the road
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