printed copy
[ˈprɪntɪd ˈkɑːpi]
nounpl: printed copies
cópia impressa
1. a physical document or material that has been reproduced on paper using a printer or printing press
Please provide a printed copy of your resume for the interview.
Por favor, forneça uma cópia impressa do seu currículo para a entrevista.
2. a tangible reproduction of digital content or text in paper form
I prefer to work with a printed copy of the contract rather than reading it on screen.
Prefiro trabalhar com uma cópia impressa do contrato em vez de lê-lo na tela.
3. an official or certified paper version of a document
You must submit a printed copy of the application, not just the digital version.
Você deve enviar uma cópia impressa da inscrição, não apenas a versão digital.
The term 'printed copy' reflects a distinction between digital and physical documents that remains important in both American and Brazilian business culture, despite increasing digitalization. In Brazil, many formal institutions and legal processes still require printed copies as official documentation. In the USA, the term has become more nostalgic as workplaces transition to digital-first environments.
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