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plural

[/ˈplʊrəl/]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: plurais
plural
1. Relating to or denoting a word or form that refers to more than one person or thing
The plural form of 'cat' is 'cats'.
A forma plural de 'gato' é 'gatos'.
2. Consisting of or containing more than one element or type
A plural society includes people from different backgrounds.
Uma sociedade plural inclui pessoas de diferentes origens.
3. The plural number or form of a word
In grammar, we distinguish between singular and plural.
Em gramática, distinguimos entre singular e plural.
Synonyms
multiplemanynumerous
Antonyms
singularsingle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plural
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
plural
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

plural marriage (poligamia)
plural voting (voto plural)
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