← Back to Fala2Me
virgin canvas
[VER-jin KAN-vus]
noun
pl: virgin canvases
tela virgem
1.
An untouched, blank canvas that has never been painted on or used
The artist stared at the virgin canvas, waiting for inspiration to strike.
O artista olhou fixamente para a tela virgem, esperando que a inspiração viesse.
2.
A metaphorical blank slate or opportunity to create something new without previous constraints
With a new job, she felt like she had a virgin canvas to build her career.
Com um novo emprego, ela sentiu que tinha uma tela virgem para construir sua carreira.
Synonyms
blank canvas
untouched canvas
pristine canvas
clean slate
Antonyms
used canvas
painted canvas
finished canvas
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tela virgem
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tela branca
Alternative colloquial term
São Paulo
tela virgem
Formal artistic usage
Portugal
tela virgem
Standard Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
blank canvas
clean slate
fresh start
tabula rasa
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →