Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fio

noun
/fiˈoʊ/
Definition
A thin thread or filament.
Examples
  • Ele costurou o vestido com um fio de seda. (He sewed the dress with a silk thread.)
  • O eletricista precisa de mais fio para concluir a instalação. (The electrician needs more wire to complete the installation.)
Meaning
In both Portuguese and English, ‘fio’ refers to a slender strand or a wire used for various purposes, such as sewing or electrical connections.
Synonyms
  • thread
  • wire
  • strand