clipart

[/ˈklɪpɑːrt/]
nounmasculinepl: cliparts
arte de clipe
1. A collection of pre-made images, illustrations, or graphics that can be inserted into documents, presentations, or other digital media
She added clipart to her PowerPoint presentation to make it more visually appealing.
Ela adicionou arte de clipe à sua apresentação do PowerPoint para torná-la mais visualmente atraente.
2. Simple, ready-to-use graphic elements typically found in software libraries or online repositories
The document template came with various clipart options to choose from.
O modelo de documento veio com várias opções de arte de clipe para escolher.
Clipart became particularly popular in the 1990s-2000s as desktop publishing became mainstream. In both Brazilian and American contexts, it is commonly associated with Microsoft Office and educational materials. The term is often used untranslated in Portuguese professional environments, especially in design and technology fields, though 'arte de clipe' or 'imagem clipart' are the official Portuguese equivalents.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clip artstock graphicspre-made imagesillustration library
Antonyms / Antônimos
custom artworkoriginal illustration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arte de clipe
Standard term used in Brazil for pre-made digital graphics
Rio de Janeiro
clipart
Often used in original English form in professional contexts
São Paulo
clipart
Frequently used untranslated in business and design fields
Portugal
imagem clipart
Portuguese usage often adds 'imagem' (image) before the term

Related Words

graphic designstock photosvector graphicsdigital mediaillustrationimage library

Related Idioms & Phrases

clipart collection
free clipart
royalty-free clipart
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