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vehicle

[/ˈviːɪkəl/ or /ˈvɛɪɪkəl/]
nounmasculinepl: vehicles / veículos
veículo
1. A machine or device used for transportation, especially on land
The car is a common vehicle used for daily commuting.
O carro é um veículo comum usado para deslocamento diário.
2. A means or medium through which something is expressed, conveyed, or achieved
Art can be a vehicle for expressing emotions.
A arte pode ser um veículo para expressar emoções.
3. A substance used as a medium to carry or dissolve another substance
Water serves as a vehicle for transporting nutrients in plants.
A água serve como veículo para transportar nutrientes nas plantas.
NYC Slang
whip, ride, wheels
Synonyms
automobilecartransportconveyancemode of transport

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
veículo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
veículo
Standard usage; sometimes informally 'carro' or 'automóvel'
Rio de Janeiro
veículo
Standard usage; 'carro' commonly used informally
Portugal
veículo
Standard term; 'automóvel' also commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

vehicle of expression - meio de expressão
motor vehicle - veículo motorizado
commercial vehicle - veículo comercial
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