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plano mate

[PLAH-noo mah-TEH]
nounmasculinepl: planos mate
matte finish, flat finish
1. A surface finish that is non-glossy and non-reflective, appearing dull or flat
The wall was painted with a matte finish that gave it a sophisticated look.
A parede foi pintada com um plano mate que lhe dava uma aparência sofisticada.
2. In photography and design, a non-reflective surface quality used for aesthetic or practical purposes
The photographer preferred matte prints over glossy ones.
O fotógrafo preferia impressões em plano mate em vez de brilhantes.
3. In industrial applications, a finish that reduces glare and reflection
The matte coating on the screen reduces eye strain.
O revestimento de plano mate na tela reduz o cansaço dos olhos.
Synonyms
acabamento mateacabamento foscosuperfície foscaacabamento plano
Antonyms
brilhanteglossyacetinadopolido

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano mate / acabamento mate
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
fosco / plano mate
Both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
fosco / mate
Typically uses 'fosco' more frequently than 'plano mate'

Related Idioms & Phrases

com plano mate
acabamento em plano mate
superfície de plano mate
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