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robe

[/roʊb/]
nounfemininepl: robes
roupão
1. A long, loose outer garment worn over other clothes, typically for warmth or as formal attire
She wrapped herself in a silk robe after her shower.
Ela se envolveu em um roupão de seda após o banho.
2. Official garment worn by judges, clergy, or other professionals as a symbol of their office
The judge wore his ceremonial robe to court.
O juiz vestiu sua beca de cerimônia no tribunal.
3. A dressing gown or bathrobe
He put on his terrycloth robe before breakfast.
Ele colocou seu roupão de toalha antes do café da manhã.
Synonyms
dressing gownbathrobegowngarmentvestment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupão
Most common term for bathrobe or long loose garment
General Brazilian
beca
Used for formal robes worn by judges and clergy
Portugal
roupão
Standard term for bathrobe
Portugal
toga
Used for formal judicial or academic robes

Related Idioms & Phrases

in your robe and slippers - casual home attire
judge's robe - symbol of judicial authority
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