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separate finishes

[/ˈsɛp.ər.ət ˈfɪn.ɪ.ʃɪz/]
noun phrase
acabamentos separados
1. Distinct surface treatments or coating applications applied independently to different parts or surfaces
The furniture features separate finishes on the top and sides.
O móvel apresenta acabamentos separados no topo e nas laterais.
2. In construction/design, different final treatments for various components or rooms
The building has separate finishes for the interior and exterior walls.
O edifício tem acabamentos separados para as paredes internas e externas.
3. In racing or sports, individual completion points or results for different competitors or events
The runners achieved separate finishes in the relay race.
Os corredores tiveram acabamentos separados na corrida de revezamento.
Synonyms
distinct finishesdifferent coatingsseparate surface treatmentsindividual finishes
Antonyms
uniform finishmatching finishcombined finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamentos separados
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
acabamentos distintos
Alternative used in commercial/technical contexts
Portugal
acabamentos separados
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

different strokes for different folks
to each their own finish
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