clivagem
1. A split or division, especially a deep one
There is a deep cleavage between the two political factions.
Existe uma profunda clivagem entre as duas facções políticas.
2. The line or gap between a woman's breasts, especially as visible in clothing
The low-cut dress revealed her cleavage.
O vestido decotado revelava seu decote.
3. In biology, the repeated division of a cell during embryonic development
Cell cleavage occurs during the first stages of embryogenesis.
A clivagem celular ocorre durante os primeiros estágios da embriogênese.
4. In mineralogy, the tendency of a crystal to split along certain planes
Mica has perfect cleavage and can be split into thin sheets.
A mica tem clivagem perfeita e pode ser dividida em lâminas finas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'clivagem' is the academic and technical term used in sociology, biology, and geology. The anatomical meaning is more commonly expressed colloquially as 'decote' (neckline) or 'decolagem.' In the USA and English-speaking contexts, while the anatomical meaning is widely understood, it's often considered informal or mildly provocative in formal settings. The term is frequently used in fashion, entertainment, and social discussions.
NYC Slang
décolletage (borrowed from French, used in fashion contexts)
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