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original finish

[/əˈrɪdʒənəl ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: original finishes
acabamento original
1. The factory-applied surface coating or treatment on a product, typically paint, varnish, or other protective layer applied during manufacturing
The antique car still has its original finish from 1967.
O carro antigo ainda possui seu acabamento original de 1967.
2. In woodworking and furniture restoration, the initial surface treatment applied by the manufacturer
We decided to preserve the original finish rather than refinish the table.
Decidimos preservar o acabamento original em vez de refinir a mesa.
3. The unmodified aesthetic appearance of an item as it left the factory
Collectors prefer vintage guitars with their original finish intact.
Os colecionadores preferem guitarras vintage com o acabamento original intacto.
Synonyms
factory finishoriginal coatingmanufacturer finish
Antonyms
refinishedrepaintedaltered finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento original
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
acabamento original
Common in antique and automotive contexts
Portugal
acabamento original
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the original finish
restore to original finish
original finish preservation
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