praetorium

• Substantivo que designa a tenda do comandante militar da Roma antiga, usada como posto de comando ou quartel-general; por extensão, o próprio local onde se exerce o comando militar ou a residência de um governador romano.

A noun referring to the tent of an ancient Roman general, used as a command post or headquarters.

plural irregular

1. General's tentC2formal

   The tent of a Roman general in a military camp, used as a command center.

   Tenda do general

   • The general held council in the praetorium before the battle.
   • Orders were issued from the praetorium at dawn.
   • The soldiers guarded the entrance to the praetorium.

2. Governor's residenceC2formal

   The official residence or headquarters of a Roman governor or high-ranking official.

   Residência do governador

   • The governor's praetorium was located in the center of the city.
   • Pilate's praetorium in Jerusalem was a site of judgment.
   • The praetorium was adorned with marble columns and statues.