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é diáfano

[ɛ di.ˈa.fa.nu]
verb phrase (3rd person singular present of 'ser' + adjective)
is transparent/is diaphanous/is clear
1. to be transparent, allowing light to pass through; to be translucent or see-through
The glass is diaphanous and allows light to pass through.
O vidro é diáfano e permite que a luz passe através dele.
2. to be clear, obvious, or easily understood; to be manifest or evident
His intention is transparent and clear to everyone.
Sua intenção é diáfana e clara para todos.
Synonyms
é transparenteé translúcidoé claroé evidenteé manifesto
Antonyms
é opacoé obscuroé nubladoé ambíguo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é diáfano
common usage in both literal and figurative contexts
Portugal
é diáfano
more formal/literary usage; 'é transparente' is more colloquial

Related Idioms & Phrases

crystal clear
transparente como cristal
claro como água
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