Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
guarda-chuva
noun
ɡwɑːr.dʌˈʧuː.və
Definition
An umbrella used as a protective device against rain or sun.
Examples
- She opened her guarda-chuva to shield herself from the sudden rain.
- During the hot summer day, he carried a guarda-chuva to stay cool under the sun.
Meaning
The term ‘guarda-chuva’ literally translates to ‘guard umbrella’ in English, signifying its primary function of guarding users from precipitation or sunlight.
Synonyms
- umbrella
- parasol