Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

caminhonete

Noun
/ka-mi-ˈɲo-ne-te/
Definition
A type of pickup truck or a larger vehicle designed for transporting goods and passengers.
Examples
  • He used his caminhonete to move furniture to his new house.
  • The caminhonete is perfect for family trips to the countryside.
  • We bought a caminhonete for hauling gardening supplies.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘caminhonete’ refers to a light truck with an open cargo area in the back, commonly used for both transporting goods and as a family vehicle.
Synonyms
  • pickup truck
  • light truck
  • utility vehicle