fosco

[ˈfɔʃ.ku]

adjectivemasculinepl: foscos

dull, matte, dim

1. lacking shine or luster; not shiny or bright

The painting has a dull matte finish.

O quadro tem um acabamento fosco.

2. dim or obscure in appearance; not clear or bright

The foggy day made everything appear dim and hazy.

O dia nublado fez tudo parecer fosco e nebuloso.

3. lacking clarity or transparency

The frosted glass looks frosted and opaque.

O vidro fosco parece opaco.

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General Brazilian

fosco

standard usage for matte or dull surfaces

São Paulo

fosco

commonly used for frosted glass and matte finishes

Portugal

fosco/mate

both terms used; mate more common for paint finishes

vidro fosco (frosted glass)

tinta fosca (matte paint)

acabamento fosco (matte finish)

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