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horizon line

[həˈraɪzən laɪn]
nounpl: horizon lines
linha do horizonte
1. The line where the sky appears to meet the earth or sea; the apparent junction between earth/sea and sky
The sun descended below the horizon line at dusk.
O sol desceu abaixo da linha do horizonte ao anoitecer.
2. In art and perspective drawing, the horizontal line at eye level where parallel lines appear to converge
The artist carefully drew the horizon line to establish proper perspective in the landscape.
O artista desenhou cuidadosamente a linha do horizonte para estabelecer perspectiva adequada na paisagem.
Synonyms
horizonskylinevanishing lineeye level

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linha do horizonte
Most commonly used in both everyday and artistic contexts
Portugal
linha do horizonte
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Art/Design specialized
linha de horizonte
Alternative form used in technical art terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the horizon - (iminente) próximo de acontecer
expand one's horizons - (ampliar horizontes) aumentar conhecimento ou experiências
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