brochura
1. A book bound with a flexible paper or cardboard cover, as opposed to a hardcover book with rigid binding
I prefer reading softcover books because they are lighter and easier to carry in my bag.
Prefiro ler livros em brochura porque são mais leves e fáceis de carregar na minha bolsa.
2. A paperback edition of a book, often published after the hardcover version
The softcover version of the bestseller became available six months after the hardcover release.
A versão em brochura do livro mais vendido ficou disponível seis meses após o lançamento da edição de capa dura.
In Brazil, 'brochura' is the standard term used in the publishing industry and by readers. Softcover books are generally more affordable than hardcovers and are popular for casual reading, commuting, and student use. In Portugal, 'brochado' is preferred, reflecting linguistic differences between Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese.
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