Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ferro-velho
Noun
feh-roh-veh-lyoo
Definition
A collection of scrap metal or a junkyard where old vehicles or metal items are stored for recycling or resale.
Examples
- The local ferro-velho had many old cars stacked up, waiting to be dismantled.
- He found a rare part for his motorcycle at the ferro-velho.
- In the ferro-velho, you can see how metal recycling works in practice.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘ferro-velho’ refers to a place where discarded metal objects, particularly old machinery and vehicles, are accumulated. It is a source for salvaging metal and other materials.
Synonyms
- Junkyard
- Scrapyard
- Recycling center