templates

[/ˈtɛmplɪts/]
nounpl: templates
modelos, gabaritos, templates
1. A pre-designed pattern or layout that serves as a starting point for creating something new
I used a template to create the document.
Usei um modelo para criar o documento.
2. A preset format or structure used in software applications
The software provides multiple templates for designing websites.
O software fornece vários modelos para projetar sites.
3. A physical or digital pattern used as a guide for making identical copies
The carpenter used a wooden template to cut all the pieces uniformly.
O carpinteiro usou um gabarito de madeira para cortar todas as peças uniformemente.
4. A standard form or framework that can be customized
Email templates help businesses respond quickly to inquiries.
Os modelos de email ajudam as empresas a responder rapidamente às consultas.
In Brazil, particularly in tech hubs like São Paulo, the English word 'template' is frequently used in business and software development contexts. However, 'modelo' and 'gabarito' are the standard Portuguese equivalents. In Portugal, 'modelo' is preferred in general contexts, while 'template' is common in IT and digital design fields. The term has become increasingly prevalent in corporate communication and digital design across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
modelspatternsframeworksblueprintsstencilsformatsprototypes
Antonyms / Antônimos
originalscustomsimprovisation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modelos
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
General Brazilian
gabaritos
Used more in technical and construction contexts
São Paulo
templates
English term frequently used in tech and business sectors
Portugal
modelos
Standard Portuguese equivalent; 'templates' also used in tech contexts

Related Words

designlayoutstructureframeworkcustomizeformatboilerplateplaceholder

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut from the same template
follow the template
template-driven approach
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