mosaico
1. a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of stone, glass, tile, or other materials
The bathroom floor features a beautiful mosaic of blue and white tiles.
O piso do banheiro apresenta um lindo mosaico de azulejos azuis e brancos.
2. a composite picture made up of many different elements or parts
The city is a mosaic of different cultures and traditions.
A cidade é um mosaico de diferentes culturas e tradições.
3. something that resembles a mosaic in being composed of diverse elements
Her life was a mosaic of adventures and challenges.
Sua vida era um mosaico de aventuras e desafios.
4. in biology, an organism composed of cells of different genotypes
A mosaic plant may have different colored tissues due to genetic variation.
Uma planta mosaico pode ter tecidos de cores diferentes devido à variação genética.
In Brazil, 'mosaico' is commonly used metaphorically to describe the country's rich cultural diversity, particularly in reference to indigenous, African, European, and Asian influences. In the USA, it reflects the concept of multiculturalism, especially in diverse cities. The word has gained prominence in discussions about identity and social composition in both countries.
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