CD jacket

[/ˌsiː ˈdiː ˈdʒækɪt/]
nounpl: CD jackets
capa de CD
1. The cardboard or plastic cover that holds and protects a compact disc, typically containing artwork, track listings, and other information
The CD jacket features beautiful artwork from a famous Brazilian artist.
A capa de CD apresenta uma arte visual belíssima de um artista brasileiro famoso.
2. The protective sleeve or case designed specifically for storing a CD disc
I lost the CD jacket but still have the disc itself.
Perdi a capa de CD, mas ainda tenho o disco em si.
CD jackets were essential marketing and informational tools during the peak of the compact disc era (1980s-2000s). In Brazil, collecting CD jackets with artwork from renowned designers and artists was part of music culture. Though less relevant today due to digital music streaming, they remain valuable to collectors and vinyl enthusiasts. The term is still used when discussing vintage music collections or reissued albums.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
CD coverCD casealbum coversleeve

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capa de CD
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Brazil (informal)
capinha de CD
Diminutive form, commonly used in casual speech
Brazil (technical)
embalagem de CD
More formal term referring to the complete packaging
Portugal
capa do CD
Standard Portuguese usage with definite article

Related Words

compact discCD bookletalbum artinserttray card

Related Idioms & Phrases

judge a book by its cover (applied to CD jackets - não julgar pela capa)
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