Forma de retângulo
Rectangle shape
Language note: The 'ã' in 'retângulo' denotes a nasal sound typical in Portuguese.
Culture note: Rectangles are commonly used in traditional Portuguese pastries, like 'pastéis de nata'.
Context: Next, the teacher draws a shape with two equal sides longer than the other two.
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 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.
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.
A forma de retângulo é útil para mesas.
The rectangle shape is useful for tables.
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