CAD program

[see-ay-dee ˈproʊɡræm]
nounmasculinepl: CAD programs
programa de CAD
1. A computer application used for creating precise digital designs and technical drawings, commonly used in engineering, architecture, and manufacturing
The architect used a CAD program to design the blueprint for the new building.
O arquiteto usou um programa de CAD para projetar a planta baixa do novo edifício.
2. Software that enables users to create, modify, and optimize 2D and 3D designs with precision and technical accuracy
Engineers rely on CAD programs to create detailed mechanical designs before manufacturing.
Os engenheiros confiam em programas de CAD para criar designs mecânicos detalhados antes da fabricação.
CAD programs are fundamental tools in professional environments across Brazil, the USA, and Portugal. In Brazil, they are extensively used in engineering, architecture, and industrial design sectors. The term 'programa de CAD' is universally understood in professional Portuguese-speaking contexts, though in some regions 'software CAD' or simply 'CAD' may be used colloquially. AutoCAD is the most widely recognized CAD program globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
CAD softwaredesign softwaredrafting programcomputer-aided design application
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual draftinghand drawing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa de CAD
Standard term used in technical and professional contexts
São Paulo
programa de CAD / software CAD
Both terms used interchangeably in the engineering and architecture industries
Portugal
programa de CAD / software de desenho assistido
More formal Portuguese translation occasionally used; 'programa de CAD' is also widely understood

Related Words

AutoCAD3D modelingtechnical drawingblueprintCAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)vector graphicsrendering

Related Idioms & Phrases

to model something in CAD
CAD-based design
CAD workflow
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