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recuada

[ʁe.ku.ˈa.dɐ]
adjective/nounfemininepl: recuadas
recessed, set back, withdrawn
1. Architecture/design term describing something that is set back or indented from a main surface or plane
The recessed window gave the facade an interesting depth.
A janela recuada dava à fachada uma profundidade interessante.
2. Feminine past participle of 'recuar' - having moved backward or retreated
The army recuada from the front lines.
A tropa recuada das linhas de frente.
3. Withdrawn or reserved in manner or attitude
She has a recessed personality.
Ela tem uma personalidade recuada.
Synonyms
recuadaencastradaentalhadaretraída
Antonyms
salienteproeminenteavançada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recuada
Standard usage in architecture and general contexts
Portugal
recuada
Standard usage, commonly used in architectural terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

linha recuada
fachada recuada
personalidade recuada
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