costume

[/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ or /ˈkɑː.stuːm/]

nounmasculinepl: costumes

traje, fantasia, figurino

1. A set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period

She wore a traditional Japanese costume to the festival.

Ela usava um traje tradicional japonês no festival.

2. Clothing worn by an actor or performer to portray a character

The actor's costume was designed to match the character's personality.

O figurino do ator foi projetado para corresponder à personalidade da personagem.

3. Clothes worn to disguise oneself, typically for entertainment or Halloween

The children wore Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating.

As crianças usavam fantasias de Dia das Bruxas para truque ou travessura.

NYC Slang

fit (modern slang for outfit/costume styling)

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fantasia, traje, figurino

fantasia commonly used for Halloween or party costumes; traje for traditional or historical dress

Rio de Janeiro

fantasia

heavily used during Carnival season

São Paulo

traje, figurino

figurino preferred in theatrical contexts

Portugal

traje, fato de cerimônia

traje is standard; fato refers more specifically to formal suit

in costume

costume party

costume jewelry

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