nounmasculinepl: aspects / aspectos
aspecto
1. A particular part, feature, or element of something; a way in which something can be regarded or considered
The financial aspect of the project needs more attention.
O aspecto financeiro do projeto precisa de mais atenção.
2. The appearance or look of something or someone; how something appears at a particular time
The old castle had a gloomy aspect in the twilight.
O velho castelo tinha um aspecto sombrio no crepúsculo.
3. The direction in which a building or place faces; exposure to sun or wind
The house has a southern aspect with plenty of sunlight.
A casa tem um aspecto sul com bastante luz solar.
4. In grammar, the form of a verb showing the duration or type of action
The perfective aspect indicates a completed action.
O aspecto perfectivo indica uma ação completada.
The word 'aspect' is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in business, academic, and formal contexts. In Brazil, 'aspecto' is frequently used in discussions about appearance, perspectives on issues, and technical linguistic or grammatical contexts. Americans might casually say 'angle' or 'take' as alternatives in informal speech, whereas Brazilian Portuguese maintains 'aspecto' across formal and semi-formal registers.
Related Idioms & Phrases
from every aspect - de todos os aspectos
in some aspect - em algum aspecto
from an economic aspect - do ponto de vista econômico
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