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partial transparency

[ˈpɑːrʃəl trænsˈpærənsi]
nounpl: partial transparencies
transparência parcial
1. The quality or state of being partially see-through or allowing some light to pass through while obscuring other details
The frosted glass has a partial transparency that allows light in while maintaining privacy.
O vidro fosco tem uma transparência parcial que permite a passagem de luz mantendo a privacidade.
2. In design and UI contexts, an element with reduced opacity that shows what is behind it but not completely clearly
The modal dialog uses partial transparency to dim the background content.
O diálogo modal usa transparência parcial para esmaecer o conteúdo de fundo.
3. A state of incomplete openness or disclosure in information or operations
The government maintained only partial transparency in its financial reports.
O governo manteve apenas transparência parcial em seus relatórios financeiros.
Synonyms
semi-transparencytranslucencypartial opaquenessreduced opacity
Antonyms
complete transparencyfull opacitytotal opaquenesscomplete obscurity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transparência parcial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
transparência parcial
Common in design and technology contexts
Portugal
transparência parcial
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

through rose-colored glasses
behind the veil
shrouded in mystery
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