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careful finishing

[/ˈkɛrfəl ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/]
noun
acabamento cuidadoso
1. the process of completing something with meticulous attention to detail and quality
The carpenter's careful finishing of the wooden table made it a masterpiece.
O acabamento cuidadoso da mesa de madeira pelo carpinteiro a tornou uma obra-prima.
2. the final touches applied with precision to ensure excellence
Careful finishing is essential in luxury product manufacturing.
O acabamento cuidadoso é essencial na fabricação de produtos de luxo.
Synonyms
meticulous finishingdetailed completionprecise finishingfine finishingpolished completion
Antonyms
careless finishingrough finishinghasty completionsloppy finishing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento cuidadoso
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
acabamento caprichado
alternative colloquial expression meaning meticulous finishing
Portugal
acabamento cuidado
common usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the devil is in the details
a job well done
leaving no stone unturned
putting the finishing touches on something
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