noun phrasepl: crude forms
forma bruta; forma rudimentar; forma primitiva
1. an unrefined, basic, or preliminary version of something; lacking sophistication or polish
The architect presented a crude form of the building design before the final blueprints.
O arquiteto apresentou uma forma bruta do projeto do edifício antes dos planos finais.
2. a simple or elementary shape or structure without detailed development
In its crude form, the theory had several logical flaws.
Em sua forma rudimentar, a teoria tinha várias falhas lógicas.
3. raw material or unprocessed state of something
The sculpture started in its crude form as a rough block of marble.
A escultura começou em sua forma primitiva como um bloco bruto de mármore.
The phrase 'crude form' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts in academic, technical, and artistic discussions. In Brazil, 'forma bruta' is the preferred equivalent when describing preliminary designs, prototypes, or unrefined concepts in architecture, art, and engineering fields. The expression reflects a natural progression from rough to refined in creative and technical processes.
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