solid panel
[/ˈsɑːlɪd ˈpænəl/]
nounpl: solid panels
painel sólido
1. A flat, rigid panel made of solid material without gaps, openings, or transparent sections, used in construction, furniture, or design
The wall was covered with solid panels instead of drywall.
A parede foi coberta com painéis sólidos em vez de gesso acartonado.
2. In interior design and architecture, a complete panel surface without windows, vents, or decorative cutouts
The cabinet doors are solid panels made of oak wood.
As portas do armário são painéis sólidos feitos de madeira de carvalho.
3. In automotive context, a body panel that is complete without perforations or ventilation holes
The repair required replacing the solid panel on the car door.
O reparo exigiu a substituição do painel sólido na porta do carro.
In Brazil, solid panels are widely used in modern construction and furniture manufacturing, reflecting contemporary design preferences for clean, minimalist aesthetics. The term is commonly used by architects, contractors, and interior designers throughout Portuguese-speaking regions, with slight variations in nomenclature between Brazil and Portugal.
Related Idioms & Phrases
solid as a panel - meaning something very stable or reliable
behind closed panels - meaning something hidden or not visible
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