casebound

[/ˈkeɪsbaʊnd/]
adjective
encadernado em capa dura
1. referring to a book that has been bound with a rigid protective cover made of cardboard and cloth or leather
The casebound edition of the novel features a beautiful dust jacket.
A edição encadernada em capa dura do romance possui uma sobrecapa bonita.
2. describing a book binding method where the pages are sewn together and then inserted into a pre-made case or cover
Casebound books are more durable and valuable than paperback versions.
Livros encadernados em capa dura são mais duráveis e valiosos do que versões em brochura.
In publishing industries across both Brazil and the USA, casebound books are considered premium products, often given as gifts or collected by bibliophiles. They represent a higher investment compared to paperbacks and are typically reserved for special editions, reference books, and collectible works.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hardcoverhardboundcase-boundcloth-bound
Antonyms / Antônimos
paperbacksoftcoversoftbound

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encadernado em capa dura
most common term used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
com capa dura
shortened, informal version
São Paulo
encadernado em capa dura
standard formal usage
Portugal
encadernado em capa rígida
European Portuguese prefers 'rígida' over 'dura'

Related Words

bindingdust jackethardcoverbookbindingcover

Related Idioms & Phrases

a casebound edition is worth its weight in gold
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