válvula

Meaning

1. (feminine) valve (a device that controls the flow of gas or fluid)
2. (feminine) valve (a membrane which permits the passage of the contents of a vessel or cavity in one direction)
3. (feminine) vacuum tube
4. (feminine) the regulator of a steam engine or pressure cooker
5. (feminine) valve (a small portion of certain anthers, which opens like a trapdoor)

Hyphenated as

vál‧vu‧la

Gender

♀️ Feminine

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvaw.vu.lɐ/

Etymology

From Latin valvula, diminutive of valva (“leaf of a double or folding door”).

Sentences

Torça a válvula e libere o vapor quente .

Twist the valve and release the hot steam.