Retocadas

Retocadas is the feminine plural form of the Portuguese adjective retocado, used to describe things that have undergone retouching or editing. The term is commonly applied to images and photographs, but can also refer to text or other media that has been revised. In media and advertising, as fotos retocadas or imagens retocadas indicate that the content has been altered after capture to modify appearance, color, lighting, or composition, often using software such as Photoshop or other image-editing tools. Retouching can range from minor corrections to substantial modification and may serve artistic purposes or the pursuit of particular cosmetic or stylistic effects.

In everyday language, retocadas may appear in captions or metadata to signal that an image has been altered. The related noun is retoque, and the adjectives retocado/retocada/retocados/retocadas describe the process or its results. Related concepts include retoque digital and fotografia retocada, which are commonly used in professional and consumer contexts.

The use of retocadas imagery is subject to ethical discussion, especially in fashion, advertising, and social media, where extensive retouching can influence body image and perceptions of reality. Some organizations and outlets advocate transparency and labeling of retouched material to provide clarity about edited content.

In Portuguese, retocadas is used across Portuguese-speaking countries, with variations in style guides and industry practices. See also: retoque, retoque digital, fotografia retocada.