Portuguese · Daily Life
Carro
[/ˈkaʀu/]
Car
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A road vehicle with an engine, four wheels, designed to carry passengers.
Veículo rodoviário com motor e quatro rodas para transportar passageiros.
Example
Vou de carro até o trabalho.
I go to work by car.
Etymology
The term 'carro' originates from the Latin 'carrus', meaning 'cart'. Over time, it has evolved to specifically refer to motor vehicles in contemporary language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Carro' is used in both spoken and written forms, in both informal and formal contexts, with slight regional variations in pronunciation and usage.