nounfemininepl: pinceladas
brushstroke
1. A single stroke made with a paintbrush or similar tool
The artist applied each brushstroke with precision.
O artista aplicou cada pincelada com precisão.
2. A small detail or touch added to something; a finishing touch
The final brushstroke of paint completed the masterpiece.
A pincelada final de tinta completou a obra-prima.
3. A subtle contribution, comment, or influence on something larger
His criticism was just a small brushstroke in the larger debate.
Sua crítica foi apenas uma pincelada no debate maior.
The word 'pincelada' is widely used in Brazilian Portuguese in both artistic contexts and figuratively in everyday speech to describe small touches, details, or contributions. It's commonly employed in art criticism, design, and even business language when referring to subtle refinements or finishing touches to a project.
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