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below eye level
[bɪˈloʊ ˈaɪ ˈlɛvəl]
adverbial phrase
abaixo do nível dos olhos
1.
At a position or height lower than the horizontal line of sight from the eyes
The painting was hung below eye level, making it difficult to view comfortably.
O quadro foi pendurado abaixo do nível dos olhos, tornando difícil visualizá-lo confortavelmente.
2.
In a position that requires downward gaze to observe
The sign was placed below eye level on the door.
O sinal foi colocado abaixo do nível dos olhos na porta.
Synonyms
below sight line
below the horizon
lower than eye level
beneath eye level
Antonyms
above eye level
at eye level
eye-level
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abaixo do nível dos olhos
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
abaixo do nível dos olhos
Common in professional and design contexts
Portugal
abaixo do nível dos olhos
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
below the line
downward gaze
lower sightline
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