matrizes, arranjos, fileiras
1. An ordered collection or arrangement of items, typically in rows and columns
The soldiers stood in neat arrays on the parade ground.
Os soldados ficaram em fileiras organizadas no campo de desfile.
2. In computing, a data structure consisting of a collection of elements identified by indices or keys
The programmer used arrays to store the list of student names.
O programador usou matrizes para armazenar a lista de nomes dos alunos.
3. A large or impressive collection or display of things
The store displayed a magnificent array of jewelry.
A loja exibiu uma magnífica variedade de joias.
4. In military contexts, the arrangement of troops for battle
The general commanded the arrays of soldiers to advance.
O general comandou as fileiras de soldados para avançar.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'matrizes' is the preferred term in computing and technical contexts, while 'arranjos' is more commonly used in everyday language. The word reflects both technical and general English usage, making it important in educational and professional settings in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a dazzling array of options
an impressive array of talents
in full array (dressed formally or prepared completely)
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