carreata

Portuguese

Etymology

Blend of carro +‎ passeata. Compare motociata.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ka.ʁiˈa.tɐ/ [ka.hɪˈa.tɐ], (faster pronunciation) /kaˈʁja.tɐ/ [kaˈhja.tɐ], /ka.ʁeˈa.tɐ/ [ka.heˈa.tɐ]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /ka.ʁiˈa.tɐ/ [ka.χɪˈa.tɐ], (faster pronunciation) /kaˈʁja.tɐ/ [kaˈχja.tɐ], /ka.ʁeˈa.tɐ/ [ka.χeˈa.tɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ka.ʁeˈa.ta/ [ka.heˈa.ta]

Noun

carreata f (plural carreatas)

  1. (Brazil) motorcade (procession of cars)

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