pictograph

[/ˈpɪktəɡræf/]
nounmasculinepl: pictographs
pictograma
1. A written character or symbol that represents a thing or idea by illustration rather than by phonetic sounds
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics are a form of pictograph.
Os hieróglifos egípcios antigos são uma forma de pictograma.
2. A chart or diagram that uses pictures or symbols to represent data or statistics
The infographic used pictographs to show population growth over decades.
A infografia usou pictogramas para mostrar o crescimento populacional ao longo de décadas.
3. Any visual representation that communicates information through images rather than words
Airport signs often use pictographs to guide travelers who speak different languages.
Os sinais dos aeroportos frequentemente usam pictogramas para guiar viajantes que falam diferentes idiomas.
Pictographs are increasingly used in modern user interface design and information graphics worldwide. In Brazil, the term 'pictograma' is commonly used in design schools, marketing agencies, and tech companies. The concept has gained prominence with the rise of emojis and symbol-based communication in digital platforms, making it relevant to contemporary Brazilian and American digital culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ideographhieroglyphsymbolglyphpictogram
Antonyms / Antônimos
alphabetphonetic script

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pictograma
Standard term used in educational and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pictograma
Common usage in design and communication fields
São Paulo
pictograma
Used in business and marketing communications
Portugal
pictograma
Standard usage, sometimes also 'pictografia' for the practice

Related Words

hieroglyphicsideogramlogogramsymbolcharacterwriting systemsemiotics

Related Idioms & Phrases

a picture is worth a thousand words
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