Portuguese Word of the Day
janela
/ja-NE-la/ • noun (feminine) — 10th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: window; an opening in a wall fitted with glass or a frame that lets in light and air
Examples
- A janela está fechada porque chove.
(The window is closed because it's raining.) - Ele limpou a janela com um pano e água.
(He cleaned the window with a cloth and water.) - As janelas deixam entrar luz natural na sala.
(The windows let natural light into the room.)
Synonyms
- vidraça
- abertura
Used to refer to a physical window in buildings or vehicles. Also common in figurative expressions (a 'window of opportunity') and in technology to mean an on-screen panel or area.
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