brochura, encadernação flexível
1. describing a book bound with flexible paper or card covers rather than rigid hard covers
The paperback novel had a softbound cover that was easy to bend.
O romance em brochura tinha uma capa flexível que era fácil de dobrar.
2. a book with a soft or flexible binding, typically less durable than hardcover editions
I prefer reading softbound books because they fit easily in my backpack.
Prefiro ler livros em brochura porque cabem facilmente na minha mochila.
In the US and Brazil, softbound books are popular for their affordability and portability compared to hardcover editions. They dominate the mass-market paperback sector and are preferred by readers who travel frequently or have budget constraints. In Portugal and other European markets, the term 'brochado' is more commonly used.
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