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toldo

[TOL-do]
nounmasculinepl: toldos
awning; canopy; tent
1. A fabric covering stretched over a frame, typically used to provide shade or shelter from sun and rain
The shop owner rolled down the awning to protect the merchandise from the rain.
O dono da loja abaixou o toldo para proteger a mercadoria da chuva.
2. A tent or temporary structure used for camping or outdoor events
They set up a large tent for the outdoor wedding reception.
Eles montaram um toldo grande para o coquetel da festa ao ar livre.
3. A canvas or cloth covering used on boats or ships for protection
The sailor adjusted the canvas covering on the boat's deck.
O marinheiro ajustou o toldo no convés do barco.
Synonyms
lonacoberturatendamarquisesombra

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
toldo
Common term for awnings and outdoor canopies
Portugal
toldo
Also used, though 'lona' or 'toldo' are equally common
Spain
toldo
Spanish cognate with identical meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar debajo del toldo
tirar el toldo
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