Forma rettangolare
Rectangle shape
Language note: Rectangles are called 'rettangolare', emphasizing the root 'tangere', which means to touch (sides).
Culture note: Rectangular designs are often featured in Italian neoclassical architecture.
Context: Anna points out a large painting that stretches across the wall, noticing its rectangular form.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Forma
[FOHR-mah]
Shape
Refers to the configuration or structure of something.
La finestra ha una forma rettangolare allungata.
The window has an elongated rectangular shape.
rettangolare
[reht-tan-goh-LAH-reh]
Rectangular
Having the form of a rectangle.
Il cuscino ha una forma rettangolare.
The cushion is in a rectangular shape.
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