trem (noun); treinar (verb)
1. A series of connected railway cars pulled by a locomotive
I took the train to the city center.
Peguei o trem para o centro da cidade.
2. A long line of people or animals moving in sequence
A train of elephants walked across the savanna.
Uma fila de elefantes atravessou a savana.
3. To teach someone a skill or prepare them for a role
She will train the new employees.
Ela vai treinar os novos funcionários.
4. To practice or exercise regularly for a sport or activity
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
Os atletas treinam intensamente para as Olimpíadas.
5. The trailing part of a long skirt or dress
The bride's wedding dress had a long train.
O vestido de noiva tinha uma cauda comprida.
NYC Slang
A or C train (referring to subway lines); 'taking the train' for commuting
Related Idioms & Phrases
to train of thought - sequência de pensamentos
gravy train - situação vantajosa fácil
train wreck - desastre, fracasso espetacular
lose the train of thought - perder o fio da meada
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