adjective/nounmasculinepl: exterieurs
exterior
1. situated on or relating to the outside of something; outer
The exterior walls of the building need to be painted.
As paredes exteriores do edifício precisam ser pintadas.
2. relating to or suitable for the outside; outdoor
They decorated the exterior space with plants and furniture.
Eles decoraram o espaço exterior com plantas e móveis.
3. the outer surface or appearance of something
Despite his harsh exterior, he is actually kind-hearted.
Apesar de sua aparência exterior severa, ele é realmente bondoso.
4. a foreign country or place outside one's own territory
The minister handles affairs from the exterior.
O ministro lida com assuntos do exterior.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'exterior' is commonly used both as an adjective describing physical exteriors and as a noun meaning 'abroad' or 'foreign countries,' particularly in business, diplomatic, and geographical contexts. The word maintains formal weight in architectural and professional discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
à l'extérieur - on the outside; outdoors
apparence extérieure - outward appearance
commerce extérieur - foreign trade
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