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