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véu

[vɛ.u]
nounmasculinepl: véus
veil
1. A piece of sheer fabric worn over the face or head, especially by women
The bride wore a white veil on her wedding day.
A noiva usava um véu branco no seu dia de casamento.
2. Something that covers or conceals; a mask or disguise
A veil of secrecy surrounded the project.
Um véu de sigilo envolvia o projeto.
3. A thin layer or film that partially obscures vision
A veil of fog covered the mountains.
Um véu de névoa cobria as montanhas.
Synonyms
cortinamantocoberturamáscaravéu de noiva
Antonyms
transparênciaclarezarevelação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
véu
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
véu
Standard usage; also used in religious contexts
Angola/Mozambique
véu
Used with same meaning as in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

véu de noiva - bridal veil
levantar o véu - to lift the veil; to reveal a secret
sob o véu da ignorância - under the veil of ignorance
tirar o véu - to unveil; to disclose
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