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contorno marcado

[kõ.TOR.no mar.KA.du]
noun/adjectivemasculinepl: contornos marcados
defined outline; sharp contour; pronounced outline
1. A clear, distinct, or well-defined edge or boundary of something, particularly in visual or physical contexts
The sculpture has a marked contour that makes it stand out.
A escultura tem um contorno marcado que a destaca.
2. In art and design, a strongly emphasized or clearly visible outline or silhouette
The artist drew the figure with a marked contour to emphasize its shape.
O artista desenhou a figura com um contorno marcado para enfatizar sua forma.
3. In cosmetics and beauty, a technique of using makeup to define facial features with sharp lines
She applied makeup with a marked contour to define her cheekbones.
Ela aplicou maquiagem com contorno marcado para definir seus pômulos.
NYC Slang
sharp definition; clean lines
Synonyms
contorno definidocontorno nítidocontorno pronunciadocontorno acentuado
Antonyms
contorno suavecontorno difusocontorno indefinido

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contorno marcado
Standard usage in both everyday and cosmetic contexts
Portugal
contorno marcado
Common in artistic and design terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

contorno bem marcado
com contorno marcado
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