texture

[ˈtɛkstʃər]
nounpl: textures
textura
1. The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance
The texture of the fabric was soft and smooth.
A textura do tecido era macia e lisa.
2. The way something is woven or constructed
The weaver created a beautiful texture in the cloth.
A tecelã criou uma textura linda no tecido.
3. In art and design, the visual or tactile quality that gives depth and character
The painting's texture adds dimension to the artwork.
A textura da pintura adiciona dimensão à obra de arte.
4. In cooking, the consistency and mouthfeel of food
The cake had a light, fluffy texture.
O bolo tinha uma textura leve e fofinha.
5. In computing and graphics, a surface pattern applied to a 3D model
The game designer applied a wood texture to the table.
O designer de jogos aplicou uma textura de madeira à mesa.
In Brazil, 'textura' is commonly used in fashion, interior design, and food criticism. The appreciation for varied textures in food (such as in street food and regional cuisine) makes this word particularly relevant in culinary discussions. In the USA, texture is especially emphasized in art education and design fields.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
feelsurfaceconsistencygrainweavefinish
Antonyms / Antônimos
smoothness (in contrast to rough texture)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
textura
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
textura
Common in casual and formal speech
São Paulo
textura
Widely used in design and culinary contexts
Portugal
textura
Same term used, occasional use of 'aspecto' for visual texture

Related Words

tactilesurfacepatternfabricmaterialconsistency

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth texture
rough texture
add texture to something
texture and feel
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