entry surface

[ˈɛntri ˈsɜrfɪs]
nounpl: entry surfaces
superfície de entrada
1. The outer surface or face of an object, structure, or system where something enters or begins
The entry surface of the tunnel was reinforced with concrete.
A superfície de entrada do túnel foi reforçada com concreto.
2. In computing and user interface design, the initial visible area through which a user accesses a system or application
The entry surface of the mobile app displays the login screen.
A superfície de entrada do aplicativo móvel exibe a tela de login.
3. In physics and aerodynamics, the boundary layer where a fluid or object enters a region of interaction
The entry surface of the aircraft wing must be aerodynamically smooth.
A superfície de entrada da asa da aeronave deve ser aerodinamicamente lisa.
This is primarily a technical term used in engineering, computing, and scientific fields in both Brazil and the USA. It appears frequently in product manuals, architectural plans, software documentation, and academic texts. The term is formally standardized in technical Portuguese translation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
entrance surfaceintake surfaceaccess surfaceentry point
Antonyms / Antônimos
exit surfaceexit pointdeparture surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superfície de entrada
standard term used in technical and general contexts
São Paulo
superfície de entrada
commonly used in engineering and construction industries
Portugal
superfície de entrada
equivalent term used in Portuguese technical documentation
USA Technical
entry surface
widely used in engineering, computing, and aeronautics

Related Words

surfaceentranceentryinterfaceboundarythreshold

Related Idioms & Phrases

point of entry
first surface
gateway surface
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