rail in Portuguese

rail in Portuguese is corrimão, ferrovia, carril — rail means a horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.

rail in Portuguese

corrimão

noun

A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.

ferrovia

noun

A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.

carril

noun

The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.

trilho

noun

The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.

What does "rail" mean?

noun A horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.
"She gripped the rail as the ferry pitched in the swell."
noun Train transport considered as a system or industry.
"More commuters are switching from cars to rail."
verb To complain loudly and bitterly (usually "rail against" or "rail at").
"Critics railed against the new policy for weeks."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

rail in a sentence

She gripped the rail as the ferry pitched in the swell.
The train slowed as it passed over a section of damaged rail.
More commuters are switching from cars to rail.
Critics railed against the new policy for weeks.

Similar words in Portuguese

bar fence revile track vilify

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rail" in Portuguese?

"rail" in Portuguese is corrimão, ferrovia, carril. rail means: A horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.

How do you use "rail" in a sentence?

Example: "She gripped the rail as the ferry pitched in the swell." In Portuguese, "rail" is corrimão, ferrovia, carril.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "rail": corrimão, ferrovia, carril, trilho.

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