vista lateral; visualização de perfil; vista de borda
1. A perspective or view of an object, structure, or space from its edge or side, showing the outline and depth
The architect presented an edge view of the building to show its profile against the skyline.
O arquiteto apresentou uma vista lateral do edifício para mostrar seu perfil contra o horizonte.
2. In technical drawing, engineering, or design: a two-dimensional representation showing the thickness, profile, or side aspect of an object
The edge view in the blueprint reveals the cross-sectional depth of the wall.
A vista de borda no desenho técnico revela a profundidade da seção transversal da parede.
3. A narrow or peripheral perspective; a limited viewpoint from the margins or boundary
From an edge view, the problem appears less significant than when examined directly.
De uma perspectiva marginal, o problema parece menos significativo do que quando examinado diretamente.
This term is primarily technical and used in architecture, engineering, and design fields in both Brazil and the USA. It has no particular cultural variation and is understood consistently across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking professional contexts. In Brazilian technical education and professional practice, 'vista lateral' is the most commonly used equivalent.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the edge - estar à beira de algo
from the edge - da perspectiva marginal
see something from a different edge - ver algo de uma perspectiva diferente
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