nounmasculinepl: topcoats
sobretudo; casaco leve; camada de acabamento
1. A lightweight overcoat or outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth and style
She wore an elegant topcoat over her dress to the formal event.
Ela usava um elegante sobretudo sobre seu vestido no evento formal.
2. A final protective or decorative coating applied over a base coat of paint or nail polish
Apply a clear topcoat to protect the nail polish from chipping.
Aplique uma camada de acabamento transparente para proteger o esmalte de lascar.
3. A thin, protective final layer applied in painting, varnishing, or construction
The painter applied a glossy topcoat to enhance the wood's appearance.
O pintor aplicou uma camada de acabamento brilhante para realçar a aparência da madeira.
In American fashion, topcoats are considered classic professional wear, particularly in business and formal settings. In Brazilian Portuguese, the term 'sobretudo' carries a more formal connotation and is less commonly used in everyday speech than in American English. In painting and construction contexts, 'topcoat' is universally understood as the final protective layer in both cultures.
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