exterior; para fora; voltado para fora
1. directed or moving toward the outside; away from a center or inside
The outward journey took us away from the city.
A jornada para fora nos levou para longe da cidade.
2. appearing or seeming on the surface; external appearance
Despite his outward calm, he was anxious inside.
Apesar de sua aparência calma, ele estava ansioso por dentro.
3. relating to or directed toward the outside world or external matters
She showed no outward sign of emotion.
Ela não mostrou nenhum sinal exterior de emoção.
4. toward or on the outside; in a direction away from a point
The door opens outward.
A porta abre para fora.
In Brazilian culture, the phrase 'aparência exterior' or 'para fora' is commonly used when discussing visible versus internal aspects of personality or behavior. The concept reflects the importance placed on distinguishing between what is seen publicly and what is felt privately. In American English, 'outward' is frequently used in business contexts (e.g., 'outward-facing') to describe customer-oriented or external-focused operations.
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