What does abóbada in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word abóbada in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use abóbada in Portuguese.

The word abóbada in Portuguese means , abóbada, abóbada, arco, abóbada, chave de abóbada, pedra angular. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word abóbada

substantivo feminino

abóbada

noun (roof type)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
A abóbada da Catedral de São Paulo em Londres é famosa.
The dome of St Paul's Cathedral in London is famous.

abóbada

noun (architecture: arch)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
As abóbadas do teto eram muito atraentes.
The ceiling vaults were very attractive.

arco

noun (building) (construção)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
A arquitetura da antiga igreja apresenta arcos magníficos.
The architecture of the old church features magnificent arches.

abóbada

noun (architecture: curved moulding) (arquitetura)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
There is a decorative cove where the wall meets the ceiling.

chave de abóbada

noun (keystone) (pedra angular)

Olhe a chave da abóbada.
Look at the key of the arch.

pedra angular

noun (central stone of arch) (pedra central do arco)

The impact knocked the keystone loose and the whole arch collapsed.

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