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tema antigo

[ˈtɛ.mɐ ɐ̃ˈti.ɡu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: temas antigos
old theme, ancient subject, outdated topic
1. A subject, topic, or theme that is no longer new or current; something that has been discussed or used repeatedly over time
That's an old theme in literature.
Esse é um tema antigo na literatura.
2. A recurring or well-established subject matter in art, music, or discourse
The conflict between tradition and modernity is an old theme in cinema.
O conflito entre tradição e modernidade é um tema antigo no cinema.
NYC Slang
old hat, beaten to death
Synonyms
tema recorrenteassunto velhotópico desgastadotema batido
Antonyms
tema novotema atualtema inovadortema contemporâneo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tema antigo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
tema antigo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

um tema batido
assunto desgastado
tema recorrente
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