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Roupas

[/ˈʀopɐʃ/]

Clothes

Beginnernoun · f

Definition

Items worn to cover the body.

Itens usados para cobrir o corpo.

Example

Preciso comprar roupas novas para o inverno.

I need to buy new clothes for winter.

Etymology

The word 'roupas' comes from the Latin 'rauba', meaning garment or clothing. The term has maintained its relevance through centuries of evolution in social attire.

How & Where It’s Used

'Roupas' is commonly used in informal contexts but can also appear in formal discussions surrounding fashion or commerce.

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