full-coverage

[/ˈfʊl ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/]
adjective/noun
cobertura completa
1. Insurance or protective plan that covers all or nearly all potential risks, expenses, or damages
Full-coverage insurance protects your car against theft, collision, and natural disasters.
O seguro com cobertura completa protege seu carro contra roubo, colisão e desastres naturais.
2. Comprehensive reporting or media attention that includes all relevant details and aspects of a situation
The news network provided full-coverage of the presidential election.
A rede de notícias forneceu cobertura completa das eleições presidenciais.
3. Complete cosmetic or makeup coverage that hides imperfections thoroughly
This foundation offers full-coverage for all skin types.
Este base oferece cobertura completa para todos os tipos de pele.
Full-coverage is a critical concept in both American and Brazilian insurance industries. In the USA, auto insurance companies heavily market full-coverage plans to protect vehicle owners from liability. In Brazil, the term 'cobertura completa' has become increasingly important as consumer protection regulations have strengthened. The concept is also prevalent in Brazilian media culture, where 'cobertura completa' indicates thorough journalistic coverage of major events.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comprehensive coveragecomplete coverageall-inclusivetotal protectioncomprehensive insurance
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial coveragelimited coveragebasic coverageminimum coverage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobertura completa
Standard term used in insurance and media contexts
São Paulo
cobertura integral
Alternative term commonly used in São Paulo business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cobertura total
Informal variation used interchangeably
Portugal
cobertura total/integral
Portuguese European usage, both terms are acceptable

Related Words

insurancecoverageprotectioncomprehensivedeductiblepremiumliability

Related Idioms & Phrases

under full-coverage
without full-coverage
to have full-coverage
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