solid window
[ˈsɑːlɪd ˈwɪndoʊ]
nounpl: solid windows
janela sólida
1. A window without transparent glass or opening capability, typically filled with solid material such as wood, metal, or composite material, serving as a permanent sealed fixture
The architect designed a solid window to provide privacy while maintaining the building's aesthetic.
O arquiteto projetou uma janela sólida para fornecer privacidade mantendo a estética do edifício.
2. In computing/software: A window or interface element that is fully opaque and not transparent or translucent
The application renders a solid window background instead of showing content behind it.
A aplicação renderiza um fundo de janela sólido em vez de mostrar o conteúdo atrás dela.
3. An architectural feature that appears as a window opening but is completely filled in without glass or ventilation
The old church had several solid windows that were later converted to allow natural light.
A velha igreja tinha várias janelas sólidas que foram posteriormente convertidas para permitir luz natural.
In Brazilian architecture, solid windows are sometimes used in colonial buildings and modern designs for privacy, security, or aesthetic purposes. The term 'janela sólida' is technical but also used in casual conversation about home renovations. In contrast to American preferences for transparency and natural light, some Brazilian and Portuguese architectural traditions embrace solid windows as design elements.
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