← Back to Fala2Me

hard surface

[/hɑːrd ˈsɜːrfɪs/]
nounpl: hard surfaces
superfície dura
1. A solid, firm surface that is resistant to damage or wear, typically made of materials like concrete, asphalt, tile, or stone
The playground was built on a hard surface to prevent injuries.
O parque infantil foi construído sobre uma superfície dura para prevenir ferimentos.
2. In cleaning or maintenance, a non-porous surface that can be easily cleaned and disinfected
Hard surfaces like kitchen counters need regular sanitization.
Superfícies duras como balcões de cozinha precisam de sanitização regular.
3. In construction or infrastructure, a paved or sealed surface as opposed to natural ground
The parking lot is a hard surface made of asphalt.
O estacionamento é uma superfície dura feita de asfalto.
Synonyms
paved surfacesolid surfacesealed surfacefirm surfacerigid surface
Antonyms
soft surfacenatural groundgrassdirtunpaved surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superfície dura
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
superfície dura
Common in urban construction and maintenance contexts
Rio de Janeiro
superfície dura
Used in beach and public space maintenance
Portugal
superfície rígida
Alternative term sometimes preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the hard surface
on hard ground
sealed surface area
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →