Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: /ˈpa.ʁɐ/
Meanings and Usage: - Meanings: "Parra" in Portuguese refers to a type of tropical climbing plant, often known as "vine" or "creeper" in English. It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts. - Usage Patterns: The word "parra" is more commonly used in written language compared to oral speech. It is frequently found in texts related to botany, gardening, or general descriptions of plants.
Examples: 1. Eu plantei uma parra no meu jardim. (I planted a vine in my garden.) 2. As parras estão crescendo muito rápido este ano. (The creepers are growing very fast this year.)
Idiomatic Expressions: "Parra" is not typically used in Portuguese idiomatic expressions.
Etymology: The word "parra" comes from the Latin word "vitis parra," which refers to the common grape vine.
Synonyms and Antonyms: - Synonyms: Videira (grapevine) - Antonyms: Árvore (tree), Arbusto (shrub)