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How to Say ‘Rectangle shape’ in Portuguese

Forma de retângulo

💬 Usage Tip: The 'ã' in 'retângulo' denotes a nasal sound typical in Portuguese.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Rectangles are commonly used in traditional Portuguese pastries, like 'pastéis de nata'.

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.

Example

A forma de retângulo é útil para mesas.

The rectangle shape is useful for tables.

de

[day]

of

Used to indicate an association between two entities, typically belonging.

Example

A forma de retângulo é útil para mesas.

The rectangle shape is useful for tables.

retângulo

[reh-TANG-goo-loo]

Rectangle

A plane figure with opposite sides parallel and four right angles.

Example

A forma de retângulo é útil para mesas.

The rectangle shape is useful for tables.

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