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fabric
[/ˈfæbrɪk/]
noun
masculine
pl: fabrics
tecido
1.
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers
The dress is made of a soft cotton fabric.
O vestido é feito de um tecido de algodão macio.
2.
The structure or framework of something
The fabric of society has changed over decades.
A estrutura da sociedade mudou ao longo das décadas.
3.
The basic elements or underlying structure of something
The scandal damaged the fabric of trust in government.
O escândalo danificou a estrutura de confiança no governo.
Synonyms
cloth
textile
material
weave
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tecido
Standard and most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
tecido
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
tecido
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
tecido
Standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
the fabric of society
the social fabric
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