roller blind

[ˈroʊlər blaɪnd]
nounpl: roller blinds
persiana rolô
1. A window covering consisting of fabric or vinyl material wound around a spring-loaded roller that can be pulled down to cover the window and rolled up when not needed
I installed a roller blind in my bedroom to block out the morning sunlight.
Instalei uma persiana rolô no meu quarto para bloquear a luz da manhã.
2. A practical and space-saving window treatment that operates vertically by rolling on a cylindrical tube
The roller blind is easy to clean and maintain compared to traditional curtains.
A persiana rolô é fácil de limpar e manter em comparação com cortinas tradicionais.
Roller blinds are increasingly popular in Brazilian homes and offices due to their modern aesthetic, space efficiency, and functionality in hot climates. In Portugal, the term 'estore' is more commonly used than 'persiana enrollável'. The roller blind represents a contemporary alternative to traditional wooden shutters common in older Brazilian architecture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
roller shadewindow blindroll-up blindspring blind
Antonyms / Antônimos
curtaindrapevenetian blind

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
persiana rolô
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
persiana rolô / cortina rolante
Both terms used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
persiana rolô / persiana enrollável
Common in residential areas
Portugal
persiana enrollável / estore
European Portuguese prefers 'estore' for roller blinds

Related Words

window treatmentblind cordshaderoller mechanismwindow covering

Related Idioms & Phrases

roll up the blinds
pull down the roller blind
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