visual property

[ˈvɪʒuəl ˈprɒpərti]
nounpl: visual properties
propriedade visual
1. A characteristic or attribute of an object or element that relates to its appearance and can be perceived through sight, such as color, size, shape, or texture
The visual property of the button changed when the user hovered over it.
A propriedade visual do botão mudou quando o usuário passou o mouse sobre ele.
2. In computing and design, a CSS or styling attribute that affects how an element appears on screen
Developers can modify visual properties like opacity and border-radius in the stylesheet.
Os desenvolvedores podem modificar propriedades visuais como opacidade e raio da borda na folha de estilos.
3. In art and design, any perceivable quality that contributes to the overall aesthetic appearance of a work
The artist carefully considered every visual property to create a cohesive composition.
O artista considerou cuidadosamente cada propriedade visual para criar uma composição coerente.
This term is primarily used in technical and design contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies and design studios, 'propriedade visual' is the standard term used when discussing CSS styling, UI/UX design, and visual design principles. The term reflects the influence of English technical terminology in the global tech industry, with Portuguese speakers adopting it directly or translating it consistently across regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
visual attributeaesthetic propertyappearance characteristicvisual feature
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-visual propertyhidden property

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedade visual
Standard term used in web development and design contexts
São Paulo
propriedade visual / atributo visual
Both terms are commonly used in tech hubs
Portugal
propriedade visual
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
USA
visual property
Standard technical term in web development and design industries

Related Words

CSS stylingcolortextureopacitydimensionsappearancevisual designuser interface

Related Idioms & Phrases

visual appeal
catch the eye
aesthetically pleasing
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