photo frame

[/ˈfoʊtoʊ freɪm/]
nounpl: photo frames
moldura de foto
1. a decorative border or case, typically made of wood, plastic, metal, or glass, designed to hold and display a photograph
She hung a photo frame on the wall with a picture of her family.
Ela pendurou uma moldura de foto na parede com uma foto da sua família.
2. a digital display device or software feature that shows rotating photographs
The digital photo frame displayed different family photos every minute.
A moldura digital de fotos exibia fotos diferentes da família a cada minuto.
Photo frames are popular home décor items in both American and Brazilian cultures, often used to display family memories and important moments. In Brazil, traditional wooden or ornate frames are common in family homes, while digital photo frames have gained popularity in modern urban settings. The practice of framing and displaying family photos is an important part of home decoration in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
picture frameframephoto holderportrait frame

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
moldura de foto
most common term throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
moldura de foto / porta-retrato
porta-retrato also used commonly
São Paulo
moldura de foto
standard usage
Portugal
moldura fotográfica / moldura de fotografia
slightly more formal phrasing than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

photographportraitwall artdisplaymattingmounting

Related Idioms & Phrases

frame a photo
put a photo in a frame
display in a photo frame
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