cursive script
[ˈkɜːrsɪv skrɪpt]
nounpl: cursive scripts
escrita cursiva
1. A style of handwriting in which letters are connected together in a flowing manner, without lifting the pen between strokes
Children learn cursive script in elementary school to improve their writing fluency.
As crianças aprendem escrita cursiva na escola primária para melhorar sua fluência na escrita.
2. A typeface or font that mimics the appearance of handwritten cursive letters
The invitation was printed in an elegant cursive script font.
O convite foi impresso em uma fonte de escrita cursiva elegante.
In Brazil, cursive script (escrita cursiva) is traditionally taught in elementary schools as part of the standard curriculum, though there has been recent debate about its continued emphasis given the prevalence of digital writing. In the United States, cursive has become increasingly de-emphasized in schools, leading to generational differences in cursive proficiency. Teaching cursive is considered important in both cultures for developing fine motor skills and understanding historical documents, though practical application has diminished with technology.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have good cursive script
cursive handwriting flows like water
learning cursive is a rite of passage
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