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wall

[/wɔːl/]
nounpl: walls
parede
1. A vertical structure, typically made of stone or brick, that encloses or divides an area of land
The wall surrounds the garden.
A parede cerca o jardim.
2. The side of a building or room
I painted the wall blue.
Pintei a parede de azul.
3. A continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or protects an area
The city wall was built centuries ago.
A muralha da cidade foi construída há séculos.
4. A barrier or obstacle
They hit a wall in their investigation.
Eles encontraram uma barreira na investigação.
Synonyms
barrierpartitionboundaryfence
Antonyms
openinggapentrance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parede
Most common term for interior or exterior walls
General Brazilian
muralha
Used for large defensive or fortified walls
Portugal
parede
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
muro
Often used for outdoor perimeter walls

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the wall - reach a limit or obstacle
back against the wall - in a difficult situation
wall of silence - collective refusal to communicate information
off the wall - unconventional or crazy
writing on the wall - inevitable outcome or warning sign
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