O carrinho de compras
Example: O carrinho de compras estava cheio de alimentos frescos.
Definition
"O carrinho de compras" refers to a small wheeled cart used by shoppers to carry and transport items while shopping, especially in supermarkets. It helps to gather and hold products conveniently as customers move through the store aisles.
Etymology
The phrase "o carrinho de compras" comes from Portuguese, where "carrinho" means 'small cart' and "compras" means 'purchases' or 'shopping'. Together, they describe a cart intended for carrying items bought during shopping. Did you know? The word "carrinho" is a diminutive form of "carro", meaning 'car' or 'cart', highlighting the item's smaller size.
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