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showcase

[/ˈʃoʊkeɪs/]
noun/verbpl: showcases
vitrine; exposição; demonstração
1. (noun) A glass case or display stand for exhibiting items
The jewelry was displayed in a showcase at the museum.
As joias foram expostas em uma vitrine no museu.
2. (noun) A presentation or exhibition of something to highlight its qualities
The event was a showcase of local talent.
O evento foi uma exposição de talentos locais.
3. (verb) To display or present something prominently
The film showcases the beauty of the Brazilian landscape.
O filme exibe a beleza da paisagem brasileira.
Synonyms
displayexhibitionpresentationexhibitshowhighlight
Antonyms
hideconcealobscure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vitrine; mostra; exposição
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
showcase; vitrine
English term frequently used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mostra; exibição
Common in cultural and entertainment contexts
Portugal
vitrina; mostra; exposição
Vitrina more common for display case; mostra for exhibition

Related Idioms & Phrases

showcase talent
showcase one's skills
put something on showcase
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