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vein

[/veɪn/]
nounfemininepl: veins
veia
1. A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart
The doctor examined the veins in her arm.
O médico examinou as veias em seu braço.
2. A distinctive character, quality, or style
The entire project was conducted in a humorous vein.
Todo o projeto foi conduzido em tom humorístico.
3. A stripe or band of color or material different from the surrounding surface
The marble had beautiful white veins running through it.
O mármore tinha lindas veias brancas percorrendo-o.
4. A narrow seam or layer of mineral ore in rock
Miners found a rich vein of gold in the mountain.
Os mineiros encontraram uma veia rica de ouro na montanha.
Synonyms
vesselstreakstripemoodtone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
veia
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
veia
Identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a vein of (expressing mood or style)
strike a vein (find something valuable)
open a vein (to bleed or suffer emotionally)
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