varanda
balcony; porch; veranda
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/va.ˈɾɐ̃.dɐ/
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Cultural Note
In Brazil, 'varanda gourmet' has become a hugely popular feature in modern apartments — a closed or semi-closed balcony with a grill and wet bar for entertaining. In Portuguese colonial architecture, wide verandas were essential for ventilation in tropical climates. In Portugal, 'varanda' refers to any balcony.
📝 Example Sentences
Vamos tomar café na varanda.
Let's have coffee on the balcony.
A varanda tem uma vista linda.
The balcony has a beautiful view.
As plantas da varanda precisam de água.
The balcony plants need water.