Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leito

noun
/ˈleɪ.tuː/
Definition
A bed or a place for resting.
Examples
  • Ele se deitou no leito e fechou os olhos. (He lay down on the bed and closed his eyes.)
  • O leito do rio estava seco após semanas de calor intenso. (The riverbed was dry after weeks of intense heat.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘leito’ refers to a place where someone sleeps or rests, commonly associated with a bed.
Synonyms
  • cama (bed)
  • leito de descanso (resting place)
  • berço (crib)