screwdriver

[/ˈskruːdraɪvər/]
nounmasculinepl: screwdrivers
chave de fenda
1. A tool with a handle and a flat or cross-shaped tip used for driving screws into or removing them from surfaces
I used a screwdriver to tighten the loose screw on my glasses.
Usei uma chave de fenda para apertar o parafuso solto dos meus óculos.
2. A cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
She ordered a screwdriver at the bar.
Ela pediu um screwdriver no bar.
In Brazilian culture, 'chave de fenda' is essential vocabulary for anyone involved in household repairs or construction. The drink 'screwdriver' is known by the English name even in Portuguese-speaking bars. The tool is fundamental in both American and Brazilian DIY culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
drivertoolimplement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chave de fenda
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
chave de fenda
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'chave'
São Paulo
chave de fenda
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
chave de parafusos
Portuguese European variant, literally 'screw key'

Related Words

screwPhillips headflatheadwrenchhammertoolbox

Related Idioms & Phrases

a few tools short of a toolbox (someone who uses a screwdriver poorly)
turn the screwdriver (to apply pressure or make adjustments)
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