métrico
1. relating to or composed in meter; having a regular rhythmic pattern
The poem is written in metrical verse with a consistent iambic pattern.
O poema é escrito em verso métrico com um padrão iâmbico consistente.
2. relating to measurement or the metric system
The scientist recorded metrical data using standard units.
O cientista registrou dados métricos usando unidades padrão.
3. expressed in or relating to units of the metric system
They switched to metrical measurements for accuracy.
Eles mudaram para medidas métricas para maior precisão.
The term 'metrical' is primarily used in academic and literary contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in literature courses and poetry studies. The word is less common in everyday conversation but essential in discussions about classical poetry, music theory, and the metric system in scientific contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
metrical feet - the basic units of meter in poetry
metrical analysis - the study of poetic meter and rhythm
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