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remarque casual

[rə-MARK KA-zhoo-əl]
nounfemininepl: remarques casuals
observação casual
1. A brief, informal comment or observation made in passing, without serious intent or deep analysis
His remarque casual about the weather wasn't meant to start a debate.
Sua observação casual sobre o tempo não foi feita para iniciar um debate.
2. In printmaking, a small mark or sketch made by an artist in the margin of a plate, often as a signature or artistic note
The etching included a remarque casual in the corner showing the artist's initials.
A gravura incluía uma marca casual no canto mostrando as iniciais do artista.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff remark
Synonyms
offhand commentincidental remarkpassing observation
Antonyms
formal statementdeliberate assertion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observação casual
Most common usage in everyday speech
Portugal
comentário casual
Preferred in European Portuguese
Art/Printmaking
marca de artista
Specific term used in art history and printmaking contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a casual remark
throw in a comment
pass an observation
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