DVD case

[/ˌdiː viː ˈdiː keɪs/]
nounmasculinepl: DVD cases
capa de DVD / estojo de DVD
1. A protective container or box designed to hold and store a DVD disc, typically made of plastic and containing artwork, cover art, and disc information
I need to buy a new DVD case because the old one is cracked.
Preciso comprar uma nova capa de DVD porque a antiga está rachada.
2. The physical packaging of a commercial DVD release that includes the disc, cover art, and instructional materials
The DVD case includes bonus features and a detailed booklet.
O estojo de DVD inclui conteúdo bônus e um encarte detalhado.
DVD cases have become increasingly nostalgic in the digital streaming era. In Brazil, physical DVD cases remain more prevalent in rental stores and libraries compared to North America. The term reflects the shift from VHS cases to digital formats, with 'capa de DVD' being the most universally understood term across Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
DVD boxDVD coverDVD sleevedisc case

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capa de DVD / estojo de DVD
Most common term used in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
capa de DVD
Preference for simpler 'capa' (cover) terminology
São Paulo
estojo de DVD
'Estojo' (case/box) is frequently used in more formal contexts
Portugal
caixa de DVD / embalagem de DVD
Portuguese Portuguese uses 'caixa' (box) more commonly than 'estojo'

Related Words

DVDdiscjewel caseBlu-ray casecover artpackaging

Related Idioms & Phrases

judging a book by its cover - referring to evaluating a DVD based on its case artwork
in its original case - indicating a DVD is in pristine, unopened condition
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