reproduction
[/ˌreprəˈdʌkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: reproductions
reprodução
1. The biological process by which organisms produce offspring
Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents.
A reprodução sexual envolve a combinação do material genético de dois pais.
2. The creation of a copy or replica of something
This painting is a reproduction of the original artwork from the 18th century.
Este quadro é uma reprodução da obra de arte original do século XVIII.
3. The act of copying or duplicating something
The reproduction of documents requires proper authorization.
A reprodução de documentos requer autorização apropriada.
4. In technology, the playback or replication of recorded sound or images
The quality of sound reproduction in this speaker is excellent.
A qualidade da reprodução de som neste alto-falante é excelente.
In Brazil, 'reprodução' is widely used in educational, scientific, and commercial contexts. The term is particularly prevalent in discussions of copyright and intellectual property, where 'direitos de reprodução' (reproduction rights) is a key legal concept. In the US, the word is commonly used in art and design industries, where 'repro' is informal shorthand.
NYC Slang
repro (informal shorthand used in printing and design industries)
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