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bare surface

[/bɛr ˈsɜːrfɪs/]
nounpl: bare surfaces
superfície nua
1. A surface that is exposed, uncovered, or without any coating, covering, or ornamentation
The bare surface of the concrete wall showed signs of aging.
A superfície nua da parede de concreto mostrava sinais de envelhecimento.
2. In construction or manufacturing, a surface without paint, finish, or protective treatment
The carpenter sanded the wood down to its bare surface.
O carpinteiro lixou a madeira até sua superfície nua.
3. A plain or unadorned surface lacking texture or embellishment
The bare surface of the table was cold to the touch.
A superfície nua da mesa era fria ao toque.
Synonyms
exposed surfacenaked surfaceunfinished surfaceuncoated surfaceplain surface
Antonyms
covered surfacefinished surfacecoated surfacedecorated surfacefurnished surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superfície nua
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
superfície sem acabamento
Often used in construction contexts
Portugal
superfície nua
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay bare
strip to the bare surface
expose the bare surface
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