lupa
1. a lens or optical instrument that makes objects appear larger than they actually are
She used a magnifier to read the small print in the contract.
Ela usou uma lupa para ler a letra miúda do contrato.
2. a device or tool that enlarges or makes something more apparent or noticeable
The magnifier revealed details invisible to the naked eye.
A lupa revelou detalhes invisíveis a olho nu.
3. something that exaggerates or amplifies the importance or effect of something
Social media acts as a magnifier of public opinion.
As redes sociais funcionam como uma lupa da opinião pública.
The term 'magnifier' or 'lupa' is widely used in Brazil and Portugal in educational, scientific, and professional contexts. In jewelry shops and watchmaking studios, magnifiers are essential tools and are commonly referenced in these industries. The figurative use of 'magnifier' to describe exaggeration or amplification is increasingly common in digital media discussions in both Brazilian and Portuguese contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the magnifier - sob escrutínio, sob análise minuciosa
put something under the magnifier - examinar algo detalhadamente
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