images

[ˈɪmɪdʒɪz]
nounpl: images
imagens
1. Visual representations or pictures of people, objects, or scenes, whether created by art, photography, or digital means
The photographer captured stunning images of the sunset.
O fotógrafo capturou imagens impressionantes do pôr do sol.
2. Mental pictures or impressions formed in the mind; mental imagery
She had vivid images of her childhood memories.
Ela tinha imagens vívidas de suas memórias de infância.
3. The general impression or public perception of a person, brand, or organization
The company is working to improve its public images.
A empresa está trabalhando para melhorar sua imagem pública.
4. In computing, copies of data or entire systems stored in a single file
The backup system creates disk images every night.
O sistema de backup cria imagens de disco todas as noites.
5. Metaphorical or poetic representations; literary devices used to create mental pictures
The poet used powerful images to convey emotion.
O poeta usou imagens poderosas para transmitir emoção.
In Brazilian culture, 'imagem' holds significance both literally (visual content is extremely popular on social media) and metaphorically (personal and brand image are important in business and social contexts). The term is frequently used in discussions of social media presence and digital marketing. In American English, 'images' is common in both artistic and digital contexts, reflecting the visual nature of contemporary culture.
NYC Slang
pics
Synonyms / Sinônimos
picturesphotographsrepresentationsillustrationsvisualsimpressionslikenesses
Antonyms / Antônimos
realityoriginals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
imagens
Standard usage across Brazil for pictures, photos, and mental representations
Rio de Janeiro
imagens
Same as general Brazilian; sometimes colloquially 'fotos' for photographs specifically
São Paulo
imagens
Standard usage; in business context often refers to brand image as 'imagem corporativa'
Portugal
imagens
Identical usage; Portuguese speakers also use 'imagens' for visual representations and mental pictures

Related Words

imageryvisualphotographpictureillustrationdepictionrepresentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

spitting image of (parecido com, muito parecido a)
a picture is worth a thousand words (uma imagem vale mais que mil palavras)
image is everything (a imagem é tudo)
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