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synopsis

[/sɪˈnɒpsɪs/]
nounfemininepl: synopses
sinopse
1. A brief summary or general overview of a text, film, or other work
The synopsis of the novel was printed on the back cover.
A sinopse do romance foi impressa na contracapa.
2. A concise statement presenting the main points of a subject or topic
Please provide a synopsis of your research findings.
Por favor, forneça uma sinopse de suas descobertas de pesquisa.
Synonyms
summaryabstractoutlineoverviewdigestpréciscondensation
Antonyms
elaborationexpansionextension

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sinopse
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sinopse
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
sinopse
Standard usage
Portugal
sinopse
Standard usage, occasionally 'resumo' for briefer summaries

Related Idioms & Phrases

in synopsis
write a synopsis
provide a synopsis
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