thin materials

[/θɪn məˈtɪəriəlz/]
noun phrase
materiais finos
1. Fabrics, textiles, or substances that have minimal thickness or are lightweight and delicate
The designer chose thin materials like silk and chiffon for the summer collection.
A designer escolheu materiais finos como seda e chiffon para a coleção de verão.
2. Materials that are easily torn or transparent due to their reduced density or low weight
Thin materials require careful handling during the manufacturing process.
Materiais finos exigem manuseio cuidadoso durante o processo de fabricação.
3. Sheets or layers of any substance that are small in thickness relative to their other dimensions
The construction uses thin materials to reduce the overall weight of the structure.
A construção usa materiais finos para reduzir o peso total da estrutura.
In Brazil's fashion and textile industries, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, 'materiais finos' is a standard term used in design and manufacturing contexts. The appreciation for fine, lightweight materials reflects both the tropical climate preference and the country's strong fashion design heritage. In Portugal, emphasis is often placed on the 'delicate' nature of such materials.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lightweight materialsdelicate fabricsgossamer materialsfine textilessheer materials
Antonyms / Antônimos
thick materialsheavy materialsdense materialssturdy fabrics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais finos
Standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
materiais finos / tecidos leves
Fashion industry commonly uses both terms
São Paulo
materiais finos
Textile manufacturing hub uses standard terminology
Portugal
materiais finos / tecidos delicados
Portuguese usage emphasizes delicacy aspect

Related Words

fabrictextilegauzechiffonmuslintransparencylightweightdelicate

Related Idioms & Phrases

thin as paper
delicate as tissue
light as air
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →