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.
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