Suitcase, briefcase in Portuguese 🇧🇷

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Tips to Remember:
• Imagine the word “maleta” as similar to “mala,” which you might already know means luggage. This mental connection helps you remember that “maleta” refers to a case for carrying belongings.
• Pronounce it slowly – “ma-le-ta” – and associate each syllable with the idea of packing up items.

Explanations:
• In Portuguese, “maleta” is commonly used to refer to a suitcase or briefcase—a portable case for personal belongings or work documents.
• It implies a medium-sized container, suitable for travel or professional use.

Other Words That Mean the Same Thing:
• Mala – often used interchangeably in everyday language when referring to luggage.
• Mala de viagem – a more specific term emphasizing that it’s for travel.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• In informal contexts, “maleta” may also refer to a case carrying specialized equipment or documents (for example, a photographer’s case or a detective’s briefcase).
• There isn’t a widely recognized slang meaning beyond its literal use, but regional variations might lend it contextual nuances.

Examples of Sentences:
• "Ela colocou todos os seus pertences na maleta antes de viajar."
 Translation: "She put all her belongings in the suitcase before traveling."
• "O advogado deixou sua maleta no carro enquanto ia para o tribunal."
 Translation: "The lawyer left his briefcase in the car while he went to the courthouse."
• "O fotógrafo carregava sua maleta com todo o equipamento necessário para a sessão."
 Translation: "The photographer carried his case with all the necessary equipment for the shoot."

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