Portuguese

Noun

passadeira f (plural passadeiras)

1. a narrow rug used on corridors or stairs
2. a woman who works ironing clothes
3. a type of filter used in sugar mills
4. (Portugal) zebra crossing (pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes)
5. (Portugal) treadmill (equipment used for running while staying in place)

Synonyms

• (zebra crossing): faixa, faixa de pedestres, zebra, zebrado
• (treadmill): esteira (Brazil), esteira ergométrica (Brazil)