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opaque finish

[/oʊˈpeɪk ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: opaque finishes
acabamento opaco
1. A surface treatment or coating that does not allow light to pass through, resulting in a dull, non-reflective appearance
The matte paint has an opaque finish that hides imperfections on the wall.
A tinta fosca tem um acabamento opaco que esconde imperfeições na parede.
2. In manufacturing and design, a final layer or coating applied to products that obscures what lies beneath
The smartphone has an opaque finish on its back panel for a premium feel.
O smartphone tem um acabamento opaco no painel traseiro para uma sensação premium.
Synonyms
matte finishflat finishdull finishnon-glossy finish
Antonyms
glossy finishshiny finishtransparent finishclear finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento opaco
Standard term used in construction and design contexts
Portugal
acabamento opaco
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
General Brazilian
pintura fosca
Alternative term specifically for paint with opaque finish

Related Idioms & Phrases

flat and opaque finish
non-reflective opaque finish
premium opaque finish
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