grotto

• Pequena caverna pitoresca ou gruta, frequentemente artificial, usada como elemento decorativo em jardins ou paisagens.

A small, picturesque cave or cavern, often artificial, used as a decorative feature in gardens or landscapes.

1. Natural caveB2formal

   A small picturesque cave, often with water features or stalactites.

   Gruta

   • The explorers discovered a hidden grotto behind the waterfall.
   • The grotto was filled with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
   • Tourists visited the famous blue grotto on the coast of Italy.

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2. Artificial cave-like structureB2formal

   A man-made structure designed to resemble a cave, often used as a garden feature or shrine.

   Gruta artificial

   • The garden had a charming grotto with a small fountain.
   • The church built a grotto dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
   • The park's grotto was decorated with shells and moss.

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