image blur

[/ˈɪmɪdʒ blɜr/]
nounpl: image blurs
desfoque de imagem
1. The loss of sharpness or clarity in a digital or photographic image, resulting in indistinct or fuzzy visual content
The image blur in the photograph made it difficult to identify the subject.
O desfoque de imagem na fotografia dificultou a identificação do assunto.
2. A visual effect or filter applied intentionally to soften or obscure parts of an image for aesthetic or privacy reasons
The photographer used image blur to create a bokeh effect in the background.
O fotógrafo usou desfoque de imagem para criar um efeito bokê no fundo.
3. In digital imaging and computer vision, degradation of image quality caused by motion, focus issues, or compression artifacts
Image blur reduction is an important feature in modern smartphone cameras.
A redução do desfoque de imagem é uma característica importante nas câmeras modernas de smartphones.
In Brazil, the term 'desfoque de imagem' is primarily used in photography, digital design, and technology sectors. It reflects the growing influence of English terminology in tech-savvy communities, where 'blur' is often used directly in software menus and technical documentation. In Portugal, 'desfocagem' is more commonly used in academic and professional photography circles. The concept has become increasingly relevant with the rise of smartphone photography and social media image sharing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
blurblurrinesssoftnesslack of focusfuzziness
Antonyms / Antônimos
sharpnessclarityfocusdefinitioncrispness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfoque de imagem
most common and standard term used in photography and digital imaging contexts
São Paulo
borramento da imagem
alternative technical term used in some tech communities
General Portuguese (Portugal)
desfocagem de imagem
preferred term in European Portuguese technical contexts
Technology Sector
blur
often used untranslated in technical documentation and software interfaces in Brazil

Related Words

motion blurGaussian blurdepth of fieldbokehimage stabilizationfocuslens aberration

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of focus
soft focus
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