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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.
Synonyms
mateopacobaçopálidoobscuro
Antonyms
brilhanteluzidioreluzenteclaroluminoso

Regional Variations

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

vidro fosco (frosted glass)
tinta fosca (matte paint)
acabamento fosco (matte finish)
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