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)