layout

[ˈleɪ.aʊt]
nounmasculinepl: layouts
layout; disposição; arranjo
1. The way in which something is arranged or organized in space
The layout of the office was designed to improve productivity.
A disposição do escritório foi projetada para melhorar a produtividade.
2. A plan or design showing the arrangement of parts or elements
The architect presented the layout of the new building.
O arquiteto apresentou o layout do novo edifício.
3. The arrangement of text, images, and other elements in a publication or design
The magazine's layout is modern and eye-catching.
O layout da revista é moderno e atraente.
4. The physical arrangement of a keyboard or other input device
She switched from QWERTY to Dvorak keyboard layout.
Ela mudou do layout de teclado QWERTY para Dvorak.
The term 'layout' is extensively used in Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in professional contexts such as graphic design, architecture, and technology. While traditional Portuguese alternatives like 'disposição' and 'arranjo' exist, 'layout' has become the standard terminology in modern business and creative industries across both Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
arrangementdesignplanconfigurationsetupdisposition
Antonyms / Antônimos
disorderchaosdisarray

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
layout
Commonly used in Portuguese, especially in design, architecture, and technology contexts
Rio de Janeiro
arranjo; disposição
More traditional Portuguese speakers may prefer these alternatives
São Paulo
layout
Widely used in business and creative industries
Portugal
disposição; esquema
Portuguese speakers may prefer these terms, though 'layout' is increasingly used

Related Words

blueprintsketchtemplatecompositionstructureformatarrangementpositioning

Related Idioms & Phrases

change the layout
redesign the layout
follow the layout
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