Forma de cubo
Cube shape
Language note: Note how similar 'cubo' is to the English 'cube', making it easy to remember.
Culture note: Cubes are popular in Portuguese cheese presentations, often served as 'petiscos' or snacks.
Context: The teacher finally brings out a dice and shows it to the class.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Forma
[FOR-ma]
Shape
An external form or appearance characteristic of someone or something; the outline of an area or figure.
A forma de cubo é usada em dados.
The cube shape is used in dice.
de
[day]
of
Used to indicate an association between two entities, typically belonging.
A forma de cubo é usada em dados.
The cube shape is used in dice.
cubo
[KOO-boo]
Cube
A symmetrical three-dimensional shape, either solid or hollow, contained by six equal squares.
A forma de cubo é usada em dados.
The cube shape is used in dice.
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