graphic

[/ˈɡræfɪk/]
adjective, nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun: gráfico)pl: N/A (adjective); gráficos (noun)
gráfico
1. Relating to visual representation or writing; depicted in visual form
The graphic design of the poster was stunning.
O design gráfico do cartaz era impressionante.
2. Described in vivid, explicit, or realistic detail
The documentary contained graphic descriptions of the war.
O documentário continha descrições gráficas da guerra.
3. A visual representation such as a chart, diagram, or image
The report included several graphics to illustrate the data.
O relatório incluía vários gráficos para ilustrar os dados.
4. In computing, visual elements on a screen or display
The video game has impressive 3D graphics.
O videogame tem gráficos 3D impressionantes.
The term 'graphic' is widely used in Brazilian digital culture, particularly in design, gaming, and media industries. In the USA, 'graphic' is commonly associated with graphic design, comic books (graphic novels), and video game graphics. Both cultures use the word to describe explicit content warnings. In Portugal, the term remains consistent with Brazilian Portuguese usage but may appear less frequently in casual speech.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
visualvividdetailedexplicitpictorialillustrativediagrammatic
Antonyms / Antônimos
vagueabstractnon-visualunclear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
gráfico
Standard term used across Brazil; adjective and noun form
São Paulo
gráfico
Widely used in design and tech industries; no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
gráfico
Standard usage; may use 'visual' as alternative in some contexts
Portugal
gráfico
Same term used; may say 'imagem gráfica' for emphasis

Related Words

designimagevisualillustrationdiagramchartartisticrendering

Related Idioms & Phrases

graphic novel (romance gráfico)
graphic designer (designer gráfico)
graphic violence (violência gráfica)
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