color vision

[ˈkʌlər ˈvɪʒən]
noun
visão de cores
1. The ability to perceive and distinguish different colors through the eyes and visual processing system
Human color vision allows us to see millions of different hues and shades.
A visão de cores humana nos permite ver milhões de matizes e tons diferentes.
2. The physiological capability of the eye's photoreceptors (cones) to detect wavelengths of light corresponding to different colors
Color vision depends on the proper functioning of cone cells in the retina.
A visão de cores depende do funcionamento adequado das células cone na retina.
3. The capacity to distinguish between colors, which may vary among individuals due to genetic or physiological differences
Some people have defective color vision, such as red-green color blindness.
Algumas pessoas têm visão de cores deficiente, como o daltonismo vermelho-verde.
Color vision is a topic of significant interest in both American and Brazilian scientific and medical communities. In Brazil, discussions about color vision deficiency (daltonismo) are becoming more common in educational contexts to promote awareness and inclusion for colorblind individuals. In the USA, there is also growing attention to accessibility standards that account for color vision deficiencies in design and communication materials.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
color perceptionchromatic visioncolor discriminationcolor sight
Antonyms / Antônimos
color blindnessachromatopsiamonochromacy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
visão de cores
Standard term used in medical and scientific contexts
Rio de Janeiro
visão de cores
Same as general Brazilian usage; sometimes colloquially 'capacidade de ver cores'
São Paulo
visão de cores
Standard usage in scientific and medical fields
Portugal
visão a cores
European Portuguese alternative, though 'visão de cores' is also understood

Related Words

cone cellsretinawavelengthphotoreceptorhuesaturationbrightnessdeuteranopiaprotanopiatritanopiatrichromacydichromacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

see in living color
see the full spectrum
in black and white versus in color
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