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contraste
[kõn.tɾaʃ.tə (Portuguese) / kõn.tɾas.te (Spanish)]
noun
masculine
pl: contrastes
contrast
1.
The state of being strikingly different from something else; the effect of such a difference
The contrast between the two paintings is striking.
O contraste entre os dois quadros é impressionante.
2.
A comparison made to show differences
In contrast to last year, sales have improved significantly.
Em contraste com o ano passado, as vendas melhoraram significativamente.
3.
In photography/art: the difference in color or brightness between parts of an image
The photographer increased the contrast to make the image more vivid.
O fotógrafo aumentou o contraste para tornar a imagem mais vívida.
4.
A person or thing that is strikingly different from another
Her cheerful personality is a stark contrast to his serious demeanor.
Sua personalidade alegre é um contraste marcante com o seu comportamento sério.
Synonyms
diferença
oposição
comparação
disparidade
contraste
Antonyms
semelhança
igualdade
similaridade
paridade
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
contraste
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
contraste
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
em contraste com (in contrast with/to)
fazer contraste (to contrast)
estar em contraste (to be in contrast)
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