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sketches

[/ˈskɛtʃɪz/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural)
esboços/desenhos/croquis
1. Plural of sketch; rough or preliminary drawings or paintings
The artist created several sketches before starting the final painting.
O artista criou vários esboços antes de começar a pintura final.
2. Plural of sketch; brief descriptions or accounts of something
The book contains biographical sketches of famous scientists.
O livro contém esboços biográficos de cientistas famosos.
3. Third person singular present tense of the verb 'sketch'; to make a sketch or preliminary drawing
She sketches in her notebook every morning.
Ela faz esboços em seu caderno todas as manhãs.
4. Short comedy acts or scenes, typically performed on stage or television
The comedy show featured several hilarious sketches.
O programa de comédia apresentava vários esquetes hilariantes.
Synonyms
drawingsoutlinesdraftsdesignsstudiesrenderings
Antonyms
finished worksmasterpiecescomplete paintings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esboços/desenhos
Most common usage for artistic sketches
Rio de Janeiro
rascunhos
Often used for quick sketches or rough drafts
São Paulo
esboços/croquis
Common in architectural and design contexts
Portugal
esboços/estudos
Traditional Portuguese term for preliminary drawings

Related Idioms & Phrases

sketch comedy
rough sketch
quick sketch
pencil sketch
preliminary sketch
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