roda decorada

[ˈhɔ.da de.ko.ˈra.da]
nounfemininepl: rodas decoradas
decorated wheel
1. An ornamental wheel, typically used as a decorative element on vehicles, furniture, or as wall art
The vintage car featured beautiful decorated wheels with chrome accents.
O carro antigo apresentava rodas decoradas com acabamentos em cromo.
2. A wheel embellished with paint, carvings, metalwork, or other artistic designs for aesthetic purposes
The carnival float was adorned with large decorated wheels.
O carro alegórico era adornado com grandes rodas decoradas.
3. A circular ornamental design or motif used in art and architecture
The mansion's gate featured an ornate decorated wheel pattern.
O portão da mansão apresentava um padrão de roda decorada ornamentado.
In Brazilian culture, decorated wheels are particularly associated with carnival floats (carros alegóricos), custom car culture, and traditional folk art. The term is also used to describe ornamental wheels in colonial architecture and antique furniture restoration.
NYC Slang
pimp wheel, custom wheel, dub
Synonyms / Sinônimos
roda ornamentadaroda adornadaroda artística
Antonyms / Antônimos
roda simplesroda sem adornos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roda decorada
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
roda enfeitada
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
roda decorada
Commonly used in automotive contexts
Portugal
roda ornamentada
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

rodãodecoraçãoadornoroda

Related Idioms & Phrases

roda de fogo
roda da fortuna
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