chunkiness

[/ˈtʃʌŋkɪnəs/]
noun
espessura; grossura; característica de chunky
1. The quality or state of being chunky; consisting of or containing chunks
The chunkiness of the peanut butter made it difficult to spread.
A espessura da pasta de amendoim dificultou a sua aplicação.
2. The quality of being thick, heavy, or solid in appearance or structure
The chunkiness of the sweater made it perfect for winter.
A grossura do suéter o tornou perfeito para o inverno.
3. In computing, the characteristic of large data blocks or file sizes
The chunkiness of the data transfer slowed down the network.
A grandiosidade dos blocos de dados retardou a transferência de rede.
In Brazilian Portuguese, this word is rarely used as a standalone noun. Instead, speakers typically use 'espessura' (thickness) or describe the texture using the adjective 'chunky' borrowed from English, particularly in food and technology contexts. The term is more common in technical and culinary contexts in both the USA and Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thicknessbulkinessheavinesssolidityblockiness
Antonyms / Antônimos
smoothnessfinenessthinnessdelicacy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espessura; grossura
Most common translation for the physical quality
Rio de Janeiro
grossura; solidez
Regional emphasis on solidity and weight
São Paulo
espessura; consistência
Often used in food and beverage contexts
Portugal
espessura; caraterística de chunky
Less commonly used; typically uses 'chunky' directly from English

Related Words

chunkchunkychunkedchunkierchunkiest

Related Idioms & Phrases

full of chunks
having chunks
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