stylesheets

[/ˈstaɪl.ʃiːts/]
nounpl: stylesheets (already plural; singular: stylesheet)
folhas de estilo
1. A set of rules that define how documents or web pages are formatted and displayed, typically used in web design and development to control visual appearance
The website uses CSS stylesheets to manage all its visual elements.
O site usa folhas de estilo CSS para gerenciar todos os seus elementos visuais.
2. In computing, a file or set of instructions that specifies formatting properties such as colors, fonts, spacing, and layout
Multiple stylesheets can be linked to a single HTML document.
Múltiplas folhas de estilo podem ser vinculadas a um único documento HTML.
3. A predefined template or set of styles used in word processors and publishing software to ensure consistent formatting
The document template includes several built-in stylesheets for different paragraph types.
O modelo de documento inclui várias folhas de estilo incorporadas para diferentes tipos de parágrafo.
In Brazil and Portugal, while 'folhas de estilo' is the formal Portuguese translation, many tech professionals and developers use the English term 'stylesheets' directly in their work. This reflects the dominance of English in software development and web design industries globally. The term is particularly prevalent in tech communities, educational materials, and professional documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
style guidesCSS filesformatting rulesstyle definitionsdesign templates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
folhas de estilo
Standard term used in tech communities and development
São Paulo
folhas de estilo / stylesheets
Both Portuguese and English terms are commonly used in tech hubs
Portugal
folhas de estilos
Slightly different pluralization preference in European Portuguese
Tech Communities Worldwide
stylesheets
The English term is often used untranslated in technical documentation and among developers

Related Words

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)HTMLweb designformattinglayouttemplatemarkup

Related Idioms & Phrases

stylesheet cascade - a situation where multiple stylesheets apply to the same element
external stylesheet - a stylesheet stored in a separate file from the HTML document
inline stylesheet - style rules written directly within HTML elements
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