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1. A man's formal dinner jacket, typically black or dark blue, worn with matching trousers, usually for evening events
He wore a tuxedo to the black-tie gala.
Ele usava um smoking para a gala de gala negra.
2. A complete formal evening outfit including the jacket, trousers, dress shirt, and bow tie
The groom looked elegant in his tuxedo.
O noivo parecia elegante em seu smoking.
The tuxedo originated in Tuxedo Park, New York, in the 1880s. In Brazil, the term 'smoking' is universally used instead of 'tuxedo,' reflecting Portuguese influence. Wearing a tuxedo remains a symbol of formal elegance for weddings, galas, and upscale evening events in both American and Brazilian cultures. It is considered appropriate attire when an invitation specifies 'black tie' or 'formal evening wear.'
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