paper weight
[/ˈpeɪpər weɪt/]
nounpl: paper weights
peso de papel
1. a small, heavy object placed on top of papers to keep them from blowing away or shifting
She used a paperweight to hold down the documents on her desk.
Ela usou um peso de papel para manter os documentos presos na mesa.
2. a decorative object made of glass, metal, or stone, often collectible
The antique paperweight collection was displayed in the cabinet.
A coleção de pesos de papel antigos foi exibida no armário.
Paperweights are commonly used in both American and Brazilian office environments, particularly in traditional business settings. In Brazil, decorative paperweights with Brazilian motifs or gemstones are popular collectibles and tourist items. The term is more formal and less commonly used in casual conversation than in English-speaking countries.
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