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    Landó (en. Landau)

    /lanˈdo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An old car, generally luxurious, with a specific design for transporting people.
    The wedding landau was white and decorated with flowers.
    El landó de la boda era de color blanco y estaba decorado con flores.
    A carriage with seats for four or more people, used in the past.
    The landau was used for strolling through the streets of the city.
    El landó se usaba para pasear por las calles de la ciudad.
    A type of classic automobile that imitates the shape of ancient carriages.
    The collector has a landau that he restored to perfection.
    El coleccionista tiene un landó que restauró a la perfección.

    Etymology

    From the French 'landau', which referred to a type of carriage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a ride in a landau
    To take a trip in a carriage of this type.
    dar un paseo en landó
    luxury landau
    Reference to a high-end, elegant, and comfortable vehicle.
    landó de lujo

    Related Words

    carriage
    Vehicle with two or more wheels, typically pulled by horses.
    carruaje
    automobile
    Motorized vehicle with four wheels used for transporting people.
    automóvil
    wagon
    Railway vehicle.
    vagón

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to an elegant or antique car.
    That car is a true landau, perfect for formal events.
    Ese coche es un verdadero landó, ideal para los eventos formales.
    In some regions, it humorously refers to a very large and luxurious car.
    Juan's new SUV is a landau, it has space even for the whole family.
    El nuevo SUV de Juan es un landó, tiene espacio hasta para la familia completa.