Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

camiao

Noun
kah-mee-ow
Definition
A large vehicle used for transporting goods or materials, commonly referred to as a truck in English.
Examples
  • The camiao drove past, loaded with fresh produce.
  • We need to hire a camiao to move the furniture to our new house.
  • In Brazil, many camiaos are used for long-distance hauling.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘camiao’ specifically refers to a heavy vehicle designed for the transportation of cargo.
Synonyms
  • truck
  • lorry
  • freight vehicle