consonante
[kõ.so.ˈnɐ̃.tə (PT) / kõ.so.ˈnɐ̃.tʃi (BR)]
noun/adjectivefemininepl: consonantes
consonant
1. A speech sound that is articulated with complete or partial closure of the vocal tract
The letter 'b' is a consonant in English
A letra 'b' é uma consonante em português
2. In harmony, notes that produce a pleasant sound when sounded together; harmonious
The consonant chords created a pleasing harmony
Os acordes consonantes criaram uma harmonia agradável
3. Agreeing or in accord; consistent
His actions were consonant with his beliefs
Suas ações eram consonantes com suas crenças
Related Idioms & Phrases
em consonância com (in consonance with, in agreement with)
notas consonantes (consonant notes)
ser consonante a algo (to be consonant with something)
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