World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesrascunho
Pronunciation / Transliteration: rascunho
"Escrevi um rascunho da carta."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A preliminary version of a piece of writing or a plan.
"She wrote the first draft of her essay in two hours." - 2
A current of cool air in a room or other confined space.
"Close the window, there is a cold draft."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'dræht', related to 'dragone' and the verb 'draw', originally meaning a pulling or drawing action. Over centuries, the meaning expanded from the pulling of a load or a haul of fish to a current of air, a preliminary sketch, and a selection of individuals for compulsory military service.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Draft"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Draft" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
brouillon
Transliteration: brouillon
"C'est seulement le premier brouillon de mon rapport."
Entwurf
Transliteration: Entwurf
"Ich habe den ersten Entwurf des Vertrags fertiggestellt."
bozza
Transliteration: bozza
"Ho inviato la prima bozza per la revisione."
borrador
Transliteration: borrador
"Guarda el borrador antes de cerrar el programa."
rascunho
Transliteration: rascunho
"Escrevi um rascunho da carta."
مسौदा
Transliteration: masoda
"यह समझौते का पहला मसौदा है।"
草稿
Transliteration: cǎogǎo
"请把你的文章草稿交给我。"
초안
Transliteration: choan
"보고서 초안을 작성하는 중입니다."
下書き
Transliteration: shitagaki
"メールの下書きを保存しました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Portuguese termsAn extended journey by automobile, typically covering a considerable distance.
A traditional Japanese aesthetic style characterized by lavish use of gold and silver backgrounds, flattened perspective, and stylized natural motifs, popularized by the Rinpa school.
Affected with leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucosal surfaces.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Draft"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.