veículos
1. Machines designed or used for transporting people or goods, especially on land
The parking lot was full of vehicles.
O estacionamento estava cheio de veículos.
2. A means or medium for expressing or achieving something
Music is a vehicle for expressing emotions.
A música é um veículo para expressar emoções.
3. A substance used as a carrier for active ingredients in medications or cosmetics
The vehicle for this cream is water-based.
O veículo deste creme é à base de água.
In Brazil, 'veículos' is the formal term used in legal, administrative, and official contexts. In informal speech, Brazilians often use 'carros' for cars or 'transportes' for transportation more broadly. The term reflects both literal transportation and metaphorical uses in business and culture. In the USA, traffic and vehicle regulations are deeply embedded in daily life, making this a frequently used word.
NYC Slang
whips, rides, cars, wheels
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