elementar

[e.le.men.TAR]

adjectivepl: elementares

elementary

1. Relating to or denoting the basic elements of a subject; fundamental or primary

This is an elementary school.

Esta é uma escola elementar.

2. Simple, basic, or rudimentary; easy to understand

The math problem was elementary.

O problema de matemática era elementar.

3. Relating to chemical elements or their properties

Elementary particles make up atoms.

Partículas elementares compõem átomos.

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General Brazilian

elementar

Standard usage, commonly used in educational contexts

Portugal

elementar

Standard usage, also used to describe primary education

é elementar, meu caro Watson (it's elementary, my dear Watson - indicating something is obvious)

educação elementar (elementary education)

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