legible

[ˈlɛdʒəbəl]
adjective
legível
1. clear enough to read; able to be read or deciphered
The handwriting on the old document is still legible.
A caligrafia no documento antigo ainda é legível.
2. easy to understand or interpret
His argument was legible and well-structured.
Seu argumento era legível e bem estruturado.
3. of printed or written text that is distinct and easy to read
Please write in legible letters on the form.
Por favor, escreva com letras legíveis no formulário.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'legible' is commonly used in educational, professional, and administrative settings to describe requirements for written communication. Doctors' prescriptions being illegible is a cultural complaint in both countries, making legibility an important practical concern.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
readabledecipherablecleardistinctintelligible
Antonyms / Antônimos
illegibleunreadableindecipherableobscureunclear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
legível
standard usage in written and spoken Portuguese
Portugal
legível
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese; standard European Portuguese term

Related Words

legibilityillegiblereadabilitytypefacemanuscript

Related Idioms & Phrases

legible handwriting
in legible form
make legible
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