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designs

[/dɪˈzaɪnz/]
noun/verb
projetos, designs, planos
1. Plural of design; plans or drawings produced to show the look and function of something before it is built or made
The architect presented several designs for the new building.
O arquiteto apresentou vários projetos para o novo edifício.
2. Decorative patterns or arrangements
The fabric has beautiful floral designs.
O tecido tem belos padrões florais.
3. Third person singular present tense of 'design'; to plan or create something
She designs clothing for a major fashion house.
Ela projeta roupas para uma grande casa de moda.
4. Intentions or purposes, often with negative connotations
He has designs on the company's leadership position.
Ele tem intenções sobre a posição de liderança da empresa.
NYC Slang
designs could relate to 'schemes' or 'plans' in street vernacular
Synonyms
plansschemespatternsblueprintssketchesprojects
Antonyms
chaosdisorderrandomness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
projetos, designs
Most common usage in both fashion and architecture contexts
Portugal
projetos, desenhos, padrões
Portuguese tends to use 'desenhos' more for artistic designs
São Paulo
designs
English word 'designs' frequently used in fashion industry

Related Idioms & Phrases

have designs on someone/something - ter intenções sobre alguém/algo
by design - propositalmente, de propósito
design thinking - pensamento de design
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