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plain surface

[/pleɪn ˈsɜːrfɪs/]
nounpl: plain surfaces
superfície plana
1. A flat, smooth, or even surface without texture, pattern, or irregularities
The table has a plain surface that is easy to clean.
A mesa tem uma superfície plana que é fácil de limpar.
2. In geometry, a flat two-dimensional surface extending infinitely in all directions
In mathematics, a plain surface is fundamental to Euclidean geometry.
Em matemática, uma superfície plana é fundamental para a geometria euclidiana.
3. A surface without decoration, pattern, or design
She preferred walls with a plain surface rather than wallpaper.
Ela preferia paredes com uma superfície plana em vez de papel de parede.
Synonyms
flat surfacesmooth surfaceeven surfacelevel surface
Antonyms
textured surfacerough surfaceuneven surfacepatterned surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superfície plana
Most common usage
São Paulo
superfície lisa
Alternative when emphasizing smoothness
Portugal
superfície plana
Standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a level playing field
start from a blank slate
smooth sailing
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