full-length

[ˈfʊl ˈleŋθ]
adjective
de comprimento total
1. extending from top to bottom; covering the entire length of something
She wore a full-length mirror on the wall to see her entire outfit.
Ela tinha um espelho de comprimento total na parede para ver seu traje inteiro.
2. of a garment, extending to the ankles or floor
The bride wore a beautiful full-length wedding dress.
A noiva usava um lindo vestido de noiva de comprimento total.
3. of a feature film or album, of standard or complete length, not abridged
The full-length movie took two hours to watch.
O filme de longa metragem levou duas horas para assistir.
4. of a portrait or photograph, showing the entire body of a person
He commissioned a full-length portrait for the gallery.
Ele encomendou um retrato de corpo inteiro para a galeria.
The term 'full-length' is widely used in both American and Brazilian English contexts, particularly in fashion, cinema, and art. In Brazil, 'de comprimento total' is the standard translation, while 'de corpo inteiro' is preferred when referring to human representations. The fashion industry uses this term extensively when describing evening wear and formal attire.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
completeentirewholeankle-lengthfloor-length
Antonyms / Antônimos
shortenedabbreviatedpartialcroppedtruncated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de comprimento total
most common and standard usage
General Brazilian
de corpo inteiro
commonly used for full-length portraits or photos
Portugal
de comprimento total
standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
de tamanho inteiro
alternative Portuguese usage

Related Words

lengthgarmentfilmportraitmirrordress

Related Idioms & Phrases

full-length feature film
full-length album
full-length book
full-length dress
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