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.

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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

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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