Roman alphabet

[/ˈroʊmən ˈælfəbɛt/]
nounpl: Roman alphabets
alfabeto romano
1. The Latin script consisting of 26 letters (A-Z) used to write English and many other languages
The Roman alphabet is the most widely used writing system in the world.
O alfabeto romano é o sistema de escrita mais amplamente utilizado no mundo.
2. The set of characters derived from Latin that forms the basis of modern European languages
Portuguese adopted the Roman alphabet for its written form.
O português adotou o alfabeto romano para sua forma escrita.
The Roman alphabet is fundamental to Portuguese literacy and education. In Brazil, it is taught as the primary writing system in primary school. Understanding the Roman alphabet is essential for learning Portuguese, English, and many other languages taught in educational settings throughout Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Latin alphabetLatin scriptRoman script
Antonyms / Antônimos
Cyrillic alphabetGreek alphabetArabic scriptChinese characters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alfabeto romano
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
alfabeto romano
Consistent usage with national standard
Rio de Janeiro
alfabeto romano
Consistent usage with national standard
Portugal
alfabeto romano
Also used; sometimes 'alfabeto latino' is preferred

Related Words

letteralphabetscriptLatin languagewriting systemphonetic

Related Idioms & Phrases

to learn one's ABCs
go back to basics
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