incomplete finish

[ɪnˌkəmˈplit ˈfɪnɪʃ]
nounpl: incomplete finishes
acabamento incompleto
1. A final stage of work, product, or project that has not been fully completed or lacks essential final touches
The carpenter noted the incomplete finish on the wooden door, which still needed sanding and staining.
O carpinteiro notou o acabamento incompleto da porta de madeira, que ainda precisava ser lixada e envernizada.
2. In sports or competition, a failure to complete or conclude an action, race, or performance
The athlete's incomplete finish in the marathon meant she didn't cross the official finish line.
O acabamento incompleto da maratonista na corrida significava que ela não cruzou a linha de chegada oficial.
3. In construction or manufacturing, surface treatment that lacks proper completion or quality standards
The contractor was penalized for the incomplete finish of the concrete floor.
O empreiteiro foi penalizado pelo acabamento incompleto do piso de concreto.
In Brazilian construction and manufacturing industries, 'acabamento incompleto' is a critical term used to describe quality control issues. In the USA, this phrase is common in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in construction, sports, and product manufacturing. Non-completion is often a basis for contract disputes or warranty claims.
NYC Slang
half-done job, botched finish
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unfinished workpartial completionincomplete workinadequate finish
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete finishfinished productpolished finishfinal completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento incompleto
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
acabamento incompleto / serviço incompleto
Common in construction and manufacturing contexts
Rio de Janeiro
acabamento inacabado
Alternative variation sometimes used colloquially
Portugal
acabamento incompleto / trabalho inacabado
Similar usage but may use 'inacabado' more frequently

Related Words

finishcompletionsurface treatmentrefinementpolish

Related Idioms & Phrases

left unfinished
half-baked work
work in progress
leave something undone
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