corte afiado / corte limpo
1. A clean, precise incision made with a sharp blade or tool, creating smooth edges without tearing or fraying
The surgeon made a sharp cut along the marked line.
O cirurgião fez um corte afiado ao longo da linha marcada.
2. A sudden, decisive reduction or decrease, especially in finances or quantities
The company announced a sharp cut in production costs.
A empresa anunciou um corte afiado nos custos de produção.
3. An abrupt change in direction or a sudden sharp turn
The road makes a sharp cut to the left ahead.
A estrada faz um corte afiado para a esquerda à frente.
4. In fashion or hairstyling, a well-defined, cleanly executed cut
She got a sharp cut for her new look.
Ela fez um corte limpo e bem definido para seu novo visual.
In Brazilian culture, 'corte afiado' or 'corte limpo' is widely used in barbershops and salons, where precision and clean lines are highly valued aesthetically. In American English, particularly in NYC, 'sharp cut' often refers to a well-executed haircut or fashion choice that projects confidence and style. The term is also commonly used in corporate and financial contexts to describe cost reductions or budget cuts.
NYC Slang
clean cut / sharp look (when referring to appearance or style)
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