finished drawing

[ˈfɪnɪʃt ˈdrɔːɪŋ]
nounpl: finished drawings
desenho acabado
1. A drawing that has been completed and is ready for presentation, publication, or use; a fully realized artistic or technical illustration
The architect presented the finished drawing of the new building to the client.
O arquiteto apresentou o desenho acabado do novo edifício ao cliente.
2. In art and design, a drawing that incorporates all final details, shading, and refinements without sketching marks or preliminary lines visible
After weeks of work, the artist finally unveiled her finished drawing.
Após semanas de trabalho, a artista finalmente revelou seu desenho acabado.
3. A technical or engineering drawing that is complete with all specifications and is ready for production or construction
The engineer submitted the finished drawing with all measurements and annotations.
O engenheiro submeteu o desenho acabado com todas as medidas e anotações.
In both American and Brazilian artistic and professional contexts, a 'finished drawing' represents a significant milestone in the creative or technical process. In architecture and engineering firms, presenting the 'finished drawing' (desenho acabado) to clients is a formal step that signals project advancement. In fine art communities in Brazil, an artist's 'desenho acabado' is often considered worthy of exhibition or publication, distinguishing it from preliminary sketches kept in studios.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
completed drawingfinal drawingpolished drawingrefined drawingartwork
Antonyms / Antônimos
rough sketchpreliminary drawingunfinished drawingdraftwork in progress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenho acabado
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese for completed artistic or technical drawings
São Paulo
desenho finalizado
Alternative term commonly used in professional and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desenho pronto
More colloquial usage; 'pronto' emphasizes readiness for use
Portugal
desenho terminado
European Portuguese preference for 'terminado' over 'acabado' in formal contexts

Related Words

sketchillustrationdesignartworkrenderingtechnical drawingblueprintcomposition

Related Idioms & Phrases

the final product
ready for production
polished and complete
put the finishing touches on
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