Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chaleira

noun
/ʃa.le.ˈi.ɾɐ/
Definition
A kettle, typically used for boiling water or making tea.
Examples
  • She filled the chaleira with water and placed it on the stove.
  • After a long day, he enjoyed a cup of tea brewed in his favorite chaleira.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘chaleira’ refers to a container used for heating water, often with a spout for pouring.
Synonyms
  • teapot
  • boiler