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invisible

[/ɪnˈvɪzəbəl/]
adjective
invisível
1. unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
The invisible ink revealed the secret message under ultraviolet light.
A tinta invisível revelou a mensagem secreta sob luz ultravioleta.
2. not noticed or paid attention to; overlooked
The contributions of many workers remain invisible to the public.
As contribuições de muitos trabalhadores permanecem invisíveis ao público.
3. not perceptible or understandable
The invisible forces of the market shape our economy.
As forças invisíveis do mercado moldam nossa economia.
Synonyms
unseenimperceptiblehiddenconcealedunnoticedobscured
Antonyms
visibleapparentnoticeableevidentclearobvious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
invisível
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
invisível
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially as 'de invisibilidade'
São Paulo
invisível
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
invisível
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the invisible hand (economia - a mão invisível)
invisible to the naked eye (invisível a olho nu)
rendered invisible (tornado invisível)
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