scale drawing

[/skeɪl ˈdrɔːɪŋ/]
nounpl: scale drawings
desenho em escala
1. A drawing of an object or space that is proportionally smaller or larger than the actual size, using a consistent ratio or scale factor
The architect provided a scale drawing of the new building before construction began.
O arquiteto forneceu um desenho em escala do novo edifício antes do início da construção.
2. A technical representation where all dimensions are reduced or enlarged by the same proportion to fit on paper or screen
The scale drawing showed the entire city layout at a 1:1000 ratio.
O desenho em escala mostrava o plano urbano inteiro em uma proporção de 1:1000.
3. A diagram used in engineering, architecture, or design to visualize projects while maintaining accurate proportions
Students learned to create scale drawings in their engineering class.
Os alunos aprenderam a criar desenhos em escala na aula de engenharia.
Scale drawings are fundamental in both Brazilian and American architectural and engineering practices. In Brazil, they are commonly used in construction projects, urban planning, and design education. The term is widely understood in professional and academic contexts across both countries and is essential for communicating technical designs and construction specifications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scaled drawingproportional drawingtechnical drawingblueprint
Antonyms / Antônimos
full-size drawingfreehand drawingsketch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenho em escala
Most common term used in Brazil for technical and architectural contexts
São Paulo
desenho escalonado
Alternative term sometimes used in engineering circles
Portugal
desenho à escala
Portuguese variant using 'à escala' instead of 'em escala'

Related Words

scale factorproportionarchitectural drawingtechnical drawingblueprintratiodimension

Related Idioms & Phrases

to scale
draw to scale
in scale with
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