hardcore imagery

[hɑːrkɔːr ɪˈmædʒəri]
noun
imagética pornográfica explícita / imagens pornográficas extremas
1. Explicit, graphic, or extreme visual content depicting sexual acts, violence, or other mature subject matter in an unfiltered or unrestrained manner
The website was shut down for distributing hardcore imagery without age verification.
O site foi fechado por distribuir imagética pornográfica explícita sem verificação de idade.
2. Provocative or shocking visual material used in artistic, political, or entertainment contexts to make a bold statement
The musician's music videos contained hardcore imagery meant to challenge societal norms.
Os videoclipes do músico continham imagens explícitas destinadas a desafiar as normas sociais.
This term is used in both American and Brazilian contexts primarily in legal, regulatory, and content moderation discussions. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about internet censorship laws (Marco Civil da Internet) and age-appropriate content restrictions. In the USA, the term is common in entertainment industry ratings systems and online platform community guidelines. The term carries strong associations with content moderation policies across streaming platforms and social media networks in both cultures.
NYC Slang
straight-up XXX content / explicit AF visuals
Synonyms / Sinônimos
explicit contentgraphic imagerypornographic materialextreme visualsunfiltered content
Antonyms / Antônimos
mild imagerycensored contentfamily-friendly materialtame visuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imagética pornográfica explícita
Standard formal translation used in legal and regulatory contexts
General Brazilian
imagens pornô extremas
Informal colloquial usage
São Paulo
conteúdo explícito de natureza sexual
More formal, used in media regulations
Portugal
imagens pornográficas explícitas
Portuguese European standard terminology

Related Words

adult contentexplicit materialpornographyobscene imagerycensorshipage restrictioncontent warning

Related Idioms & Phrases

not for the faint of heart
adult content warning
viewer discretion advised
explicit material
18+ only
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