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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
Synonyms
consoante (archaic)harmônica (in music context)compatível (in agreement context)
Antonyms
vogal (vowel)dissonante (dissonant)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consonante
standard usage
Portugal
consonante
standard usage
Angola/Mozambique
consonante
standard usage in African Portuguese

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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