noun, verb (gerund/present participle)
estroboscopia, efeito estroboscópico, piscar intermitente
1. The effect of rapid flashing or intermittent lighting that creates a visual illusion of slowed or stopped motion
The strobing lights at the concert created a dizzying effect.
As luzes estroboscópicas do show criaram um efeito de tontura.
2. In technology/image processing: the occurrence of visible artifacts or flickering in video or digital images due to aliasing or frame rate mismatches
Strobing can occur when filming fast-moving objects with certain camera settings.
A estroboscopia pode ocorrer ao filmar objetos em movimento rápido com certas configurações de câmera.
3. In makeup/contouring: the technique of using light and dark makeup to create highlights and shadows on the face
Strobing has become a popular makeup technique on social media.
A técnica de contorno com efeito estroboscópico tornou-se popular nas redes sociais.
4. In fitness: performing rapid on-and-off movements or intermittent exercise intervals
Strobing during workouts involves quick intensity bursts.
O strobing durante treinos envolve rajadas rápidas de intensidade.
In Brazilian culture, strobing is most recognized in nightlife/club settings where strobe lights are common. The makeup technique of strobing has gained significant popularity through social media influencers and beauty content creators in both Brazil and the USA. In Portugal and Brazil, technical contexts (video, photography, engineering) use the formal term 'estroboscopia.' The word remains largely anglicized in everyday usage across Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
strobing (used as-is in NYC club culture and makeup/beauty communities)
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