nounpl: trenches (already plural; singular: trench)
trincheiras
1. Long, narrow ditches dug in the ground, typically used for military defense or excavation purposes
Soldiers fought bravely in the trenches during World War I.
Os soldados lutaram bravamente nas trincheiras durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial.
2. Deep furrows or channels cut into soil for planting crops or drainage
The farmer dug trenches for irrigation in his fields.
O agricultor cavou trincheiras para irrigação em seus campos.
3. A long, deep ditch or channel for any purpose, such as laying pipes or cables
Construction workers excavated trenches to install the underground cables.
Os trabalhadores de construção escavaram trincheiras para instalar os cabos subterrâneos.
The word 'trenches' carries significant historical weight in both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly referencing World War I's trench warfare. In Brazil and Portugal, 'trincheiras' is used metaphorically in everyday language to describe being 'in the trenches' (nas trincheiras) when dealing with difficult situations or hard work. The term also has practical applications in agriculture and construction industries across both regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the trenches - engaged in difficult, frontline work or struggle
trench warfare - prolonged conflict with little progress
dug in like trenches - firmly established and difficult to dislodge
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