letterhead

[/ˈlɛtərˌhɛd/]
nounpl: letterheads
timbre
1. Printed heading at the top of a letter, typically containing the name, address, logo, and contact information of a company or organization
The company's letterhead featured their logo prominently at the top of the page.
O timbre da empresa apresentava o seu logotipo de forma proeminente no topo da página.
2. Paper printed with such a heading, used for official correspondence
Please type your resignation letter on the company's letterhead.
Por favor, digite sua carta de demissão no papel com timbre da empresa.
In Brazil, letterhead (timbre) is an essential element of formal business correspondence and is often required for official documents. Companies invest significantly in high-quality letterhead design as it reflects professionalism and brand identity. In Portuguese business culture, 'papel timbrado' (letterhead paper) is a standard requirement for formal communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
headingmastheadheaderimprint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
timbre
Most common term used in business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
timbre
Standard usage in corporate and administrative settings
Rio de Janeiro
timbre
Standard usage, sometimes also 'papel timbrado' for letterhead paper
Portugal
papel timbrado
Portuguese preference emphasizes the paper itself rather than just the heading

Related Words

stationeryenvelopebusiness cardlogostationary papercorrespondence

Related Idioms & Phrases

on company letterhead
official letterhead
corporate letterhead
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