costura
1. A line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together
The seam of the shirt tore when I put it on.
A costura da camisa rasgou quando vesti.
2. A line or ridge formed by the joining of two surfaces
The seam between the two pieces of wood was barely visible.
A junção entre os dois pedaços de madeira era quase invisível.
3. A thin layer of mineral or ore between layers of rock
The coal seam runs deep beneath the earth.
A camada de carvão se estende profundamente sob a terra.
4. A line on a cricket ball used for bowling
The bowler gripped the seam of the ball tightly.
O arremessador segurou a costura da bola com força.
5. A wrinkle or scar-like mark on the skin or face
His face was marked with deep seams from years of sun exposure.
Seu rosto era marcado por rugas profundas causadas por anos de exposição ao sol.
In Brazilian culture, the quality of seams in clothing is often associated with craftsmanship and durability. 'Costura bem feita' (well-made seams) is a mark of quality tailoring. In American English, the phrase 'burst at the seams' is commonly used idiomatically to describe being overfull or overwhelmed. In cricket, which is popular in Commonwealth countries, the seam of the ball is technically important to the sport.
Related Idioms & Phrases
burst at the seams - estar muito cheio/lotado (to be bursting with something, overcrowded)
come apart at the seams - desmoronar/desintegrar (to fall apart, to fail)
split at the seams - explodir de alegria/riso (to burst with emotion)
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