three-dimensional world
[θriː daɪˈmɛnʃənəl wɜːrld]
nounpl: three-dimensional worlds
mundo tridimensional
1. Physical reality consisting of three spatial dimensions (length, width, and height/depth), as opposed to two-dimensional or virtual representations
In the three-dimensional world, objects have volume and occupy space.
No mundo tridimensional, os objetos têm volume e ocupam espaço.
2. The tangible, physical environment in which humans live and interact, contrasted with digital or virtual spaces
Video game characters must navigate both the three-dimensional world and virtual landscapes.
Os personagens de videogame devem navegar tanto no mundo tridimensional quanto em paisagens virtuais.
3. Spatial reality with measurable depth, as opposed to flat or two-dimensional representations
Artists struggle to depict the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas.
Os artistas lutam para representar o mundo tridimensional em uma tela bidimensional.
This term has become increasingly relevant in both Brazilian and American contexts with the rise of virtual reality, augmented reality, and digital media. In Brazil, especially in São Paulo's tech hub, the English abbreviation '3D' or 'em 3D' is frequently used alongside the Portuguese term. The distinction between the physical three-dimensional world and digital/virtual spaces reflects modern discussions about technology, gaming, and artificial intelligence in contemporary culture.
Related Idioms & Phrases
grounded in the three-dimensional world
escape the three-dimensional world
navigate the three-dimensional world
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