interlaced

[ˌɪn.tərˈleɪst]
adjective/verb (past participle)
entrelaçado
1. woven or twisted together; having threads, strands, or elements passing over and under each other
The interlaced fingers of the two hands created a strong grip.
Os dedos entrelaçados das duas mãos criaram uma pegada forte.
2. connected or combined in a complex or intricate way
The interlaced plot lines in the novel kept readers engaged throughout.
As tramas entrelaçadas no romance mantiveram os leitores engajados do início ao fim.
3. in television/video, displayed using interlaced scanning (alternating lines)
The interlaced video format was common in older television broadcasts.
O formato de vídeo entrelaçado era comum nas transmissões de televisão antigas.
The term is frequently used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts (video/television), art, literature, and romantic contexts. In Brazil, 'entrelaçado' is the standard formal term. The image of interlaced hands is commonly used to represent unity, marriage, or connection in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
intertwinedwoveninterwovenbraidedinterlockingintermingled
Antonyms / Antônimos
separateddetachedunwovendisentangleddisconnected

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
entrelaçado
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
entrelaçado
Common usage, no significant variation
São Paulo
entrelaçado
Standard term; also used in technical/video contexts
Portugal
entrelaçado
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

interlaceinterlacinglaceweavebraidplaitentwine

Related Idioms & Phrases

interlaced fingers (dedos entrelaçados) - gesture of joining hands
interlaced destinies (destinos entrelaçados) - lives or fates intertwined
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