equal-sided triangle
[/ˈiːkwəl ˈsaɪdɪd ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/]
nounpl: equal-sided triangles
triângulo equilátero
1. A triangle in which all three sides have the same length and all three interior angles are equal (each measuring 60 degrees)
An equal-sided triangle is also known as an equilateral triangle in geometry.
Um triângulo equilátero é uma forma geométrica perfeita com todos os lados iguais.
2. A geometric shape characterized by perfect symmetry with respect to all three sides
The architect designed the plaza in the shape of an equal-sided triangle.
O arquiteto projetou a praça em forma de triângulo equilátero.
In both Brazilian and Portuguese mathematics education, 'triângulo equilátero' is the standard technical term taught in geometry classes. The term 'equal-sided triangle' is a descriptive, more literal English alternative to the Latin-derived 'equilateral,' but is less commonly used in professional and academic contexts. This geometric shape is fundamental to mathematics curriculum in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
perfect triangle (referring to ideal proportions)
three equal parts (metaphorical reference to equal division)
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