imperceptível

[ĩ.pɛɾ.sɛp.ˈti.vɛl]

adjectivemasculine/femininepl: imperceptíveis

imperceptible

1. Not able to be perceived by the senses; not noticeable

The change in temperature was imperceptible to most people.

A mudança de temperatura era imperceptível para a maioria das pessoas.

2. Very small or subtle; barely detectable

She made an imperceptible gesture with her head.

Ela fez um gesto imperceptível com a cabeça.

3. Impossible to perceive or detect

The difference between the two colors is imperceptible.

A diferença entre as duas cores é imperceptível.

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General Brazilian

imperceptível

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

imperceptível

Standard usage; may also use 'impercepto' in rare cases

de forma imperceptível (in an imperceptible way)

mudança imperceptível (imperceptible change)

ao olho imperceptível (imperceptible to the eye)

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