CSS

[C-S-S or /ˌsiːˌɛsˈɛs/]
noun
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets / Folhas de Estilo em Cascata)
1. A style sheet language used for describing the presentation of a document written in HTML or XML; controls layout, colors, fonts, and visual design of web pages
CSS allows developers to separate content from presentation on websites.
CSS permite que desenvolvedores separem o conteúdo da apresentação em sites.
2. The acronym stands for Cascading Style Sheets, a foundational web development technology
Learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is essential for front-end development.
Aprender HTML, CSS e JavaScript é essencial para desenvolvimento front-end.
CSS is a universal technical acronym used identically in both Brazil and Portugal within the tech industry. Portuguese-speaking developers rarely use the full Portuguese translation 'Folhas de Estilo em Cascata' in professional contexts, preferring the English acronym. This reflects the globalized nature of software development where English technical terms are standard.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
style sheetstylesheetcascading style sheet

Regional Variations

General
CSS
Universal tech term, used in English across all Portuguese-speaking regions
Brazil
CSS (Folhas de Estilo em Cascata)
The English acronym CSS is standard; full translation rarely used in technical contexts
Portugal
CSS
Same as Brazil; tech terminology typically remains in English

Related Words

HTMLJavaScriptweb developmentfront-endstylingmarkup languageSCSSLESS

Related Idioms & Phrases

CSS framework
CSS preprocessor
responsive CSS
CSS grid
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