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sarjeta

[sar-ʒɛ-ta]
nounfemininepl: sarjetas
gutter
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.
NYC Slang
gutter
Synonyms
calhacanaletaescoador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sarjeta
Most common term for street drainage channel
Portugal
valeta
Preferred term in Portugal
Portugal
canaleta
Alternative term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar na sarjeta (to be in the gutter - in a poor condition)
caír na sarjeta (to fall into the gutter - to become destitute)
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