English Meaning & Definitions
A free ride in someone else's vehicle; hitchhiking or carpooling.
- “Você pode me dar uma carona até a estação de metrô?”
- “Eu vou de carona com o meu colega de trabalho hoje.”
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “carona”.
Derived from Spanish 'corona' (crown) via historical usage relating to sitting on the back of someone or riding on a carriage seat, eventually evolving in Brazilian Portuguese to mean a free ride in a motor vehicle.
Think of catching a 'car' and getting 'on a' journey for free.
Frequently Asked Questions About “carona”
1. What is the meaning of “carona” in English?
In English, carona (noun) is defined as: “A free ride in someone else's vehicle; hitchhiking or carpooling.”.
2. How do you use “carona” in a sentence?
“Você pode me dar uma carona até a estação de metrô?”
3. What are English synonyms of “carona”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “carona”?
Derived from Spanish 'corona' (crown) via historical usage relating to sitting on the back of someone or riding on a carriage seat, eventually evolving in Brazilian Portuguese to mean a free ride in a motor vehicle.
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