specific setting

[/spɪˈsɪfɪk ˈsɛtɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: specific settings
configuração específica / ambiente específico / cenário específico
1. A particular place, context, or environment that is clearly defined and distinct from others
The novel is set in a specific setting: a small village in 19th-century England.
O romance se passa em um cenário específico: uma pequena aldeia na Inglaterra do século XIX.
2. A particular set of conditions or parameters configured for a particular purpose or function
You need to adjust the specific setting on your camera to capture better photos in low light.
Você precisa ajustar a configuração específica da câmera para capturar melhores fotos em pouca luz.
3. The precise location or arrangement where an event takes place or is intended to occur
The wedding ceremony took place in a specific setting chosen by the couple.
A cerimônia de casamento ocorreu em um ambiente específico escolhido pelo casal.
This term is widely used in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures across multiple domains including literature, technology, cinematography, and business. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in educational contexts and technical documentation. The phrase emphasizes precision and clarity about context, which is valued in professional and academic communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
particular contextspecific environmentdefined locationspecific configurationparticular circumstances
Antonyms / Antônimos
general settingvague contextunspecified environmentgeneric configuration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configuração específica / cenário específico
Most commonly used in technical and literary contexts
São Paulo
ambientação específica / configuração específica
Preference for 'ambientação' in creative and narrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cenário específico / ambiente específico
Colloquial preference for 'cenário' or 'ambiente'
Portugal
configuração específica / contexto específico
Portuguese speakers often use 'contexto' for contextual meaning

Related Words

contextenvironmentconfigurationparameterlocationbackgroundscenario

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a specific setting
set a specific setting
within the specific setting
change the specific setting
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