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tenue

[tə-ˈn(y)ü]
nounfemininepl: tenues
roupa, vestuário, uniforme
1. clothing or outfit worn for a specific occasion or purpose
She wore an elegant tenue to the gala.
Ela usava uma roupa elegante na gala.
2. military uniform or official dress
The soldiers were in full tenue for the ceremony.
Os soldados estavam em uniforme completo para a cerimônia.
3. manner of dress or deportment; bearing or composure
His tenue was impeccable and professional.
Seu vestuário era impecável e profissional.
Synonyms
outfitattiredresscostumeuniformgarbapparel
Antonyms
nuditydishabille

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupa, vestuário
commonly used in formal contexts
Portugal
traje, vestuário
formal term for outfit or clothing
Military usage
uniforme, farda
used when referring to military dress

Related Idioms & Phrases

en tenue
tenue de soirée
tenue de route
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