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alçado

[al-sah-du]
nounmasculinepl: alçados
elevation, front view (architecture)
1. An architectural drawing or representation showing the front, side, or rear view of a building or structure
The architect presented the elevation of the new building.
O arquiteto apresentou o alçado do novo edifício.
2. The external wall or façade of a building
The building's elevation features modern glass panels.
O alçado do edifício apresenta painéis de vidro modernos.
3. A vertical or side view of something
The engineer drew the side elevation of the bridge.
O engenheiro desenhou o alçado lateral da ponte.
Synonyms
elevaçãofachadavistaperspectiva
Antonyms
plantacorte transversal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alçado
Standard usage in architecture and technical contexts
Portugal
alçado
Standard usage; also 'fachada' or 'elevação' in some contexts
Technical/Universal
elevação
Alternative term used in both Brazilian and European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

alçado frontal
alçado lateral
alçado posterior
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