granuloso
1. containing or resembling grains; having a texture composed of small particles or granules
The sand felt grainy between my fingers.
A areia se sentia granulosa entre meus dedos.
2. (photography/video) having a visible grain or speckled appearance due to poor image quality or high ISO settings
The photo was too grainy because it was taken in low light.
A foto ficou muito granulosa porque foi tirada com pouca luz.
3. having a coarse or rough surface texture
The wood had a grainy surface that needed sanding.
A madeira tinha uma superfície granulosa que precisava ser lixada.
4. lacking smoothness or clarity
The grainy quality of the old film made it difficult to watch.
A qualidade granulosa do filme antigo dificultava assisti-lo.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'grainy' is commonly used to describe low-quality digital images, a phenomenon that became prevalent with the rise of smartphones and social media. The word has become synonymous with authenticity in casual photography, where grainy images sometimes convey a nostalgic or artistic quality rather than being purely negative.
Related Idioms & Phrases
grainy picture (unclear or incomplete understanding)
the grainy truth (rough or unrefined version of the truth)
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