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silhouette

[/ˌsɪl.uˈɛt/]
nounfemininepl: silhouettes / silhuetas
silhueta
1. The dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in bright light or against a bright background
We saw the silhouette of the city skyline against the sunset.
Vimos a silhueta do horizonte da cidade contra o pôr do sol.
2. A picture, portrait, or design consisting of the outline of something filled in with a solid color, typically black
She had a silhouette portrait made for the living room.
Ela mandou fazer um retrato em silhueta para a sala de estar.
3. The outline or general shape of something
The silhouette of the dress is very flattering.
A silhueta do vestido é muito lisonjeira.
Synonyms
outlinecontourprofileshadow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
silhueta
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
silhueta
Standard usage, also used in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
silhueta
Common in artistic and fashion contexts
Portugal
silhueta
Standard Portuguese usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

silhueta contra a luz - silhouette against the light
em silhueta - in silhouette
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