Forma circolare
Circle shape
Language note: The word 'circolare' can also mean 'to circulate'. Notice the context to understand the meaning.
Culture note: The perfect symmetry of circles is appreciated in Renaissance art, especially in works by Leonardo da Vinci.
Context: Marco points to a painting and notes the prominent use of circles in the design.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Forma
[FOHR-mah]
Shape
The outline or external limit of an object or figure.
Il piatto ha una forma circolare perfetta.
The plate has a perfect circular shape.
circolare
[cheer-koh-LAH-reh]
Circular
Having the form of a circle; round.
Diametri uguali rendono la forma circolare.
Equal diameters make a circular shape.
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