intact window

[ɪnˈtækt ˈwɪndoʊ]
nounpl: intact windows
janela intacta
1. a window that has not been damaged, broken, or compromised in any way; a window in its original, unbroken state
After the storm, we were fortunate to find that most of the intact windows in our house remained unscathed.
Após a tempestade, fomos sortudos em descobrir que a maioria das janelas intactas em nossa casa permaneceu ilesa.
2. in medical or scientific contexts, a transparent barrier or viewing area that remains whole and functional
The microscope's intact window allowed for clear observation of the specimen.
A janela intacta do microscópio permitiu uma observação clara do espécime.
This term is commonly used in construction, real estate, and insurance contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In urban areas, particularly in cities prone to storms or civil unrest, discussions about intact windows are common when assessing property damage. The phrase carries practical significance in insurance claims and building maintenance discourse across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unbroken windowundamaged windowwhole windowsound windowpristine window
Antonyms / Antônimos
broken windowshattered windowcracked windowdamaged windowcompromised window

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
janela intacta
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
janela intacta
same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
janela intacta
same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
janela intacta
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

windowpaneglazingstructural integritypreservationdamage assessmentbuilding condition

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the windows intact
an intact window is worth two broken ones
maintain intact windows
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