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violet
[/ˈvaɪ.ə.lət/]
noun, adjective
feminine
pl: violets
violeta
1.
A small plant with purple, blue, or white flowers
The violets in the garden bloom every spring.
As violetas no jardim florescem a cada primavera.
2.
A color between blue and red in the spectrum
She wore a violet dress to the party.
Ela usava um vestido violeta na festa.
3.
The flower of the violet plant
He picked a violet for his mother.
Ele colheu uma violeta para sua mãe.
Synonyms
purple
lavender
mauve
Antonyms
yellow
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
violeta
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
violeta
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
violeta
no significant regional variation
Portugal
violeta
identical usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
shrinking violet - a shy or modest person
violet hour - the period of twilight
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