streamlined (adjective)
[/ˈstriːmlaɪnd/]
adjective
aerodinâmico, simplificado, otimizado
1. Designed or shaped to offer the least resistance to air or water flow; aerodynamic
The new car has a streamlined design that improves fuel efficiency.
O novo carro tem um design aerodinâmico que melhora a eficiência de combustível.
2. Made simpler, more efficient, or less complicated by removing unnecessary elements
The company streamlined its operations to reduce costs.
A empresa simplificou suas operações para reduzir custos.
3. Having smooth, flowing lines; sleek in appearance
The streamlined body of the aircraft reduced drag during flight.
O corpo aerodinâmico do avião reduziu o arrasto durante o voo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'streamlined' is frequently used in business, technology, and automotive industries. It reflects modern values of efficiency and minimalism. In Brazil, the term has become increasingly common in corporate environments influenced by global business practices, often appearing in Portuguese as 'aerodinâmico' (literal) or 'simplificado' (practical efficiency meaning).
NYC Slang
slicked out, sleek, lean and mean
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