over-covered
[/ˌoʊvər ˈkʌvərd/]
adjective
excessivamente coberto
1. covered with too much material, fabric, or substance; excessively covered
The furniture was over-covered with dust and debris.
O móvel estava excessivamente coberto de poeira e detritos.
2. receiving excessive media attention or news coverage
That celebrity scandal was over-covered by the press last year.
Aquele escândalo de celebridade foi excessivamente coberto pela imprensa no ano passado.
3. in insurance, having more coverage than necessary
Your home insurance policy may be over-covered, resulting in unnecessary premium payments.
Sua apólice de seguro residencial pode estar excessivamente coberta, resultando em pagamentos de prêmio desnecessários.
4. in textile/fashion, having too many layers of covering material
The over-covered design made the garment uncomfortable to wear.
O design excessivamente coberto tornou a peça desconfortável de usar.
The term 'over-covered' is frequently used in American insurance and financial contexts to describe redundant or excessive coverage. In Brazil, it's more commonly encountered in media criticism or fashion discourse. The concept reflects concerns about resource waste and efficiency in both cultures.
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