Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

banheira

noun
/bɐˈɲeɾɐ/
Definition
A large container used for bathing, usually found in a bathroom.
Examples
  • Depois de um dia cansativo, relaxei na banheira com espuma. (After a tiring day, I relaxed in the bathtub with bubbles.)
  • A banheira da casa é feita de porcelana. (The bathtub in the house is made of porcelain.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘banheira’ specifically refers to a bathtub or a large vessel that holds water for the purpose of soaking.
Synonyms
  • banheira de hidromassagem (jacuzzi)
  • tanque (tank)