Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boleia

noun
/boˈleɪ.a/
Definition
Boleia refers to the practice of hitchhiking or getting a ride with someone in their vehicle.
Examples
  • Ela pediu uma boleia para chegar à escola.
  • Ele sempre faz boleia quando viaja para economizar dinheiro.
Meaning
It is commonly used in Portuguese to describe the act of accepting a free ride from a stranger or a friend, typically by standing on the roadside and signaling to passing vehicles.
Synonyms
  • carona
  • hitchhiking
  • transporte