persianas
1. Hinged or sliding panels that can be closed over a window for privacy, security, or light control
She closed the shutters before leaving for vacation.
Ela fechou as persianas antes de sair de férias.
2. The mechanical device in a camera that opens and closes to control exposure time
The camera's shutters clicked rapidly during the photo shoot.
Os obturadores da câmera clicavam rapidamente durante a sessão fotográfica.
3. Things or mechanisms that shut or close something
The store put up shutters on its windows during the storm.
A loja colocou proteções nas janelas durante a tempestade.
In Brazil, 'persianas' are extremely common in residential and commercial buildings as a practical solution for controlling heat and light in tropical climates. In the USA, wooden shutters are often used as both functional and decorative elements on house exteriors. The term 'shutter speed' is fundamental photography vocabulary in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put up the shutters - to close a business or stop operating
keep your shutters closed - maintain privacy or secrecy
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