maquete
1. a model or replica of a machine or structure, made usually at a smaller scale for instructional or experimental purposes
The architect created a mock-up of the building before construction began.
O arquiteto criou uma maquete do edifício antes do início da construção.
2. a preliminary version or simulation of a design, product, or interface, used for testing and evaluation
The design team presented a mock-up of the new website layout to the client.
A equipe de design apresentou uma maquete do novo layout do site ao cliente.
3. a full-size model of a machine or aircraft for instructional or experimental purposes
NASA engineers tested the spacecraft's systems using a mock-up.
Os engenheiros da NASA testaram os sistemas da nave usando uma maquete.
In Brazil, 'maquete' is the standard term used in architecture, design, and engineering fields. In tech companies and creative agencies, especially in São Paulo and Rio, the English term 'mock-up' is frequently used, particularly when discussing digital design and user interface prototypes. The concept is essential in Brazilian architectural practice and design thinking workshops.
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