printed version
[ˈprɪntɪd ˈvɜrʒən]
nounpl: printed versions
versão impressa
1. A document, book, publication, or material that has been physically printed on paper rather than existing in digital or electronic form
The printed version of the newspaper arrives every morning at your doorstep.
A versão impressa do jornal chega toda manhã à sua porta.
2. The tangible, physical copy of a work that was previously or simultaneously available in digital format
Many readers prefer the printed version of books over e-readers.
Muitos leitores preferem a versão impressa de livros em vez de leitores eletrônicos.
3. Official documentation that has been formally printed as opposed to handwritten or digital records
Please submit the printed version of the form, not the digital copy.
Por favor, envie a versão impressa do formulário, não a cópia digital.
In Brazil and globally, the phrase reflects the ongoing tension between traditional print media and digital publishing. Brazilian society, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio, maintains strong attachment to printed newspapers and books despite digital growth. Many Brazilian publications maintain both printed and digital versions to serve different demographic preferences, with older generations and literature enthusiasts often preferring the tactile experience of the printed version. The term gained prominence with the rise of e-books and online publishing in the 2000s-2010s.
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