lacquered

[/ˈlækərd/]
adjective
envernizado
1. covered with a protective coating of lacquer; having a shiny, smooth finish applied through lacquer
The lacquered wooden table had a beautiful glossy finish.
A mesa de madeira envernizada tinha um acabamento brilhante e lindo.
2. treated or coated with lacquer to provide protection and shine to a surface
She wore lacquered nails to the formal event.
Ela usava unhas envernizadas no evento formal.
3. having a hard, glossy, polished appearance similar to lacquer finish
The lacquered finish on the piano made it look elegant.
O acabamento envernizado do piano o fazia parecer elegante.
In Brazil, lacquered finishes are particularly popular in furniture design and nail aesthetics. The term 'unhas envernizadas' (lacquered nails) is commonly used in beauty and fashion contexts. In the USA, lacquered furniture and Asian-inspired lacquered pieces are valued in interior design for their durability and elegance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
varnishedglazedpolishedcoatedshellacked
Antonyms / Antônimos
matteunfinisheddulluncoated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
envernizado
Most common term used throughout Brazil for any lacquered surface
São Paulo
esmaltado
Sometimes used interchangeably, particularly for nail lacquer
Rio de Janeiro
envernizado
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
envernizado
Same term used, though 'laca' or 'verniz' may be preferred in some contexts

Related Words

lacquervarnishglosscoatingfinishshellacpolish

Related Idioms & Phrases

lacquered finish
lacquered nails
lacquered surface
high-gloss lacquered
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