printing

[/ˈprɪntɪŋ/]
nounfemininepl: printings
impressão
1. The process or business of producing books, newspapers, or other printed material using a printing press or digital printer
The printing of the new edition took three weeks.
A impressão da nova edição levou três semanas.
2. An impression or copy of a printed work, especially one of a series of impressions
The first printing of the book sold out within days.
A primeira impressão do livro esgotou em dias.
3. Text or images that have been printed on a surface
The printing on the fabric was vibrant and colorful.
A impressão no tecido era vibrante e colorida.
4. The business or industry involved in producing printed materials
She works in printing and design.
Ela trabalha em impressão e design.
In Brazil, the printing industry (indústria gráfica) has been traditionally important for book and newspaper production, though digital media has transformed the sector. The word 'impressão' is widely understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and Portugal, making it a universal term in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
impressionpublicationprint runedition
Antonyms / Antônimos
manuscripthandwritingdigital

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impressão
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
impressão
Commonly used in the commercial printing industry
Rio de Janeiro
impressão
Standard usage, sometimes informally 'print'
Portugal
impressão
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'tipografia' for printing business

Related Words

printerpressprinttypographypublicationedition

Related Idioms & Phrases

printing press - a machine for producing printed materials
the third printing - referring to the third edition or impression of a book
printing house - a company that produces printed materials
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