pedra angular; projeto final; conclusão
1. The top stone of a wall or building that completes the structure
The capstone of the monument was carved with intricate details.
A pedra angular do monumento foi esculpida com detalhes intrincados.
2. A final achievement or culmination of a series of events or efforts
The championship victory was the capstone of her athletic career.
A vitória no campeonato foi o apogeu de sua carreira atlética.
3. A concluding academic project or course required for degree completion
Students must complete a capstone project before graduation.
Os alunos devem concluir um projeto final antes da formatura.
In the United States, 'capstone' is widely used in higher education to describe final projects or courses that synthesize a student's learning. In Brazil, 'Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso' (TCC) is the more common term for undergraduate thesis work, though 'capstone' is increasingly used in international programs and MBA contexts. Architecturally, the term is understood but less commonly used in everyday Portuguese.
NYC Slang
the finishing touch; the cherry on top; the final boss move
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