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terno

[ˈtɛɾ.nu]
nounmasculinepl: ternos
suit
1. A set of clothing consisting of a jacket, vest, and trousers made of the same fabric
He wore a dark blue suit to the wedding.
Ele usava um terno azul-marinho no casamento.
2. In traditional Portuguese/Brazilian festivals, a group of three men dressed identically in formal attire
The ternos paraded through the streets during the festival.
Os ternos desfilavam pelas ruas durante a festa.
3. An archaic or dialectal term meaning a set of three identical things
A trio or group of three matching items
Um conjunto de três coisas idênticas.
Synonyms
trajefatoroupa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terno
Common word for a business or formal suit
Portugal
fato
Preferred term in Portugal for a suit; terno is less common
Festive Context
terno de reis or terno de bumba
Refers to traditional costumed groups in folklore celebrations

Related Idioms & Phrases

terno passado
estar de terno
terno de três peças
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