1. A channel or groove along the edge of a street or road designed to drain water
The rainwater flows through the gutter into the drainage system.
A água da chuva flui pela sarjeta para o sistema de drenagem.
2. A narrow channel or conduit for water drainage on the side of a road or building
The leaves were clogging the gutter.
As folhas estavam entupindo a sarjeta.
3. Figuratively, a state of poverty or degradation (informal usage)
He fell into the gutter after losing his job.
Ele caiu na sarjeta depois de perder seu emprego.