stripped back
[STRꞮPT bæk]
adjective/verb phrase
reduzido ao essencial; despojado; simplificado
1. reduced to the most basic or essential elements; having unnecessary parts removed
The designer created a stripped back aesthetic for the minimalist collection.
O designer criou uma estética despojada para a coleção minimalista.
2. simplified or made more straightforward by removing complexity or decoration
The band performed a stripped back version of their hit song with just acoustic guitar.
A banda apresentou uma versão simplificada de seu sucesso com apenas guitarra acústica.
3. having had coverings, layers, or ornamentation removed to reveal the bare structure
The renovated house had stripped back wooden floors to show the original grain.
A casa renovada tinha pisos de madeira despojados para mostrar o padrão original.
This phrase is particularly popular in contemporary design, fashion, and music industries in both American and Brazilian English. It reflects a modern preference for minimalism and authenticity, often associated with the trend away from excessive ornamentation toward functional simplicity. In Brazil, this aesthetic philosophy has gained significant influence in urban design and music production.
NYC Slang
bare bones; no frills
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