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pigeonhole in Portuguese

pigeonhole in Portuguese is escaninho, rotular — pigeonhole means one of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.

pigeonhole in Portuguese

escaninho
noun
One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting and/or storing letters, papers, or other items.
rotular
verb
To place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes unjustified assumptions or which is restrictive; to categorize, to classify, to label.

What does "pigeonhole" mean?

  1. noun One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
  2. noun A hole or opening in a door or wall for a pigeon to pass through.
  3. noun One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing letters, papers, or other items.
  4. noun One of an array of open compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
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What is "pigeonhole" in Portuguese?

"pigeonhole" in Portuguese is escaninho, rotular. pigeonhole means: One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.

Are there other ways to say "pigeonhole" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "pigeonhole": escaninho, rotular.

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