interface template

[/ˈɪntərfeɪs ˈtɛmplət/]
nounpl: interface templates
modelo de interface
1. A pre-designed framework or blueprint that defines the structure and layout of a user interface, providing standardized components and patterns for consistent application design
The developer used an interface template to create a new dashboard with consistent styling across all pages.
O desenvolvedor usou um modelo de interface para criar um novo painel com estilo consistente em todas as páginas.
2. A reusable design pattern in software development that establishes a contract for how different components should interact with one another
The team adopted a common interface template to ensure compatibility between various modules.
A equipe adotou um modelo de interface comum para garantir compatibilidade entre vários módulos.
3. In object-oriented programming, a generic class or structure that defines the skeleton of an interface implementation
The interface template allowed developers to quickly implement new services without starting from scratch.
O modelo de interface permitiu que os desenvolvedores implementassem rapidamente novos serviços sem começar do zero.
In Brazilian tech culture, this term is heavily used in software development, UI/UX design, and web development contexts. While 'template' is often borrowed directly from English in technical discussions, 'modelo de interface' is the proper Portuguese equivalent. In the USA, this is standard terminology in tech companies and design agencies. The term reflects the industry's emphasis on efficiency, consistency, and rapid prototyping in software development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interface frameworkUI templatedesign patterninterface blueprinttemplate interface
Antonyms / Antônimos
custom interfacebespoke design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modelo de interface
Standard usage in Brazilian tech industry and academia
São Paulo
template de interface / modelo de interface
Both terms commonly used in tech hubs; template often left in English
Rio de Janeiro
modelo de interface
More formal and Portuguese-based terminology preferred
Portugal
modelo de interface / padrão de interface
European Portuguese may prefer 'padrão' (pattern) alongside modelo

Related Words

user interfacedesign patterncomponent librarywireframeprototypelayout templatestyle guideresponsive design

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the interface template
stick to the template
break the template
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