plain bracket
[/pleɪn ˈbrækɪt/]
nounpl: plain brackets
parêntese simples
1. A punctuation mark ( ) used to enclose explanatory or parenthetical information within a sentence
She mentioned (quite briefly) that she would be late.
Ela mencionou (bem brevemente) que chegaria atrasada.
2. In mathematics and programming, the curved bracket symbol ( ) used to group operations or parameters
The equation is solved by first calculating the expression within the plain brackets: (2 + 3) × 4.
A equação é resolvida calculando primeiro a expressão dentro do parêntese simples: (2 + 3) × 4.
3. A structural support or mounting hardware with a simple, undecorated design
Install a plain bracket to hold the shelf in place.
Instale um suporte simples para manter a prateleira no lugar.
The term 'plain bracket' is primarily used in technical, mathematical, and typographical contexts to distinguish round parentheses ( ) from other types of brackets like square [ ], curly { }, or angle ⟨ ⟩. In Brazilian Portuguese, the distinction is often made by adding 'simples' or 'redondo' to specify the round parenthesis type when clarity is needed.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in brackets/parentheses - entre parênteses
to put something in plain brackets - colocar algo entre parênteses simples
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