ripas, lâminas, tiras
1. thin, narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic arranged parallel to each other
The venetian blinds have adjustable slats that control the light.
As persianas têm ripas ajustáveis que controlam a luz.
2. wooden strips forming part of a bed frame or chair seat
The old bed frame has broken slats that need replacement.
O estrado da cama antiga tem ripas quebradas que precisam ser substituídas.
3. thin flat pieces used in construction or furniture making
The deck was built with pressure-treated wooden slats.
O deck foi construído com ripas de madeira tratada sob pressão.
In Brazil, 'ripas' is the standard term used in construction and furniture contexts. The word is particularly common when discussing traditional furniture like beds, chairs, and wooden structures. In Portugal, 'lamelas' may be preferred for venetian blinds specifically. The concept is practically universal across English and Portuguese-speaking regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have the slats knocked out of someone - to beat or defeat someone thoroughly
through the slats - partially visible or revealed
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