source script

[/sɔːrs skrɪpt/]
nounpl: source scripts
script de origem / script fonte / roteiro de origem
1. The original screenplay or script from which a film, television show, or other audiovisual production is adapted or based
The director insisted on reading the source script before committing to the project.
O diretor insistiu em ler o script de origem antes de se comprometer com o projeto.
2. In programming and computing, the original code or text file written in a scripting language before compilation or interpretation
The source script must be validated before execution to ensure there are no syntax errors.
O script de origem deve ser validado antes da execução para garantir que não haja erros de sintaxe.
3. The foundational or original written material used as the basis for adaptation, localization, or further development
The translator worked directly from the source script to maintain accuracy in the dubbed version.
O tradutor trabalhou diretamente a partir do script de origem para manter a precisão na versão dublada.
The term is widely used in both Brazilian and American entertainment and technology industries. In Brazil, it's commonly employed in the dubbing industry and film production sectors, where maintaining fidelity to the source script is crucial for quality localization. In programming contexts, it's essential terminology used by developers across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
original scriptbase scriptparent scriptoriginal screenplaysource code
Antonyms / Antônimos
target scriptcompiled scriptlocalized scriptadapted script

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
script de origem / roteiro original
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in entertainment and IT contexts
São Paulo
script fonte / script de origem
Commonly used in São Paulo's film and tech industries
Rio de Janeiro
roteiro de origem
More traditional translation used in film industry circles
Portugal
script de origem / guião de origem
Portuguese uses 'guião' for screenplay in film contexts; 'script de origem' for programming

Related Words

screenplayscript adaptationlocalizationsource codescript translationoriginal material

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board (when source script needs major revision)
stick to the script (follow the source script exactly)
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