nounfemininepl: pyramids / pirâmides
pirâmide
1. A monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet at a point at the top
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
A Grande Pirâmide de Gizé é uma das Sete Maravilhas do Mundo Antigo.
2. A three-dimensional geometric shape with a polygonal base and triangular faces that converge at an apex
In geometry class, we learned about the volume formula for a pyramid.
Na aula de geometria, aprendemos a fórmula de volume da pirâmide.
3. A hierarchical structure resembling a pyramid in shape, with a broad base and narrower top
The company has a pyramid organizational structure with executives at the top.
A empresa tem uma estrutura organizacional em forma de pirâmide com executivos no topo.
4. A fraudulent investment scheme promising high returns, where money from new participants pays earlier investors
He lost his savings in a pyramid scheme.
Ele perdeu suas economias em um esquema de pirâmide.
In Brazil, 'pirâmide' is commonly associated with ancient Egyptian history and monuments, often featured in educational content. The term 'esquema de pirâmide' (pyramid scheme) has become increasingly important in consumer awareness campaigns due to fraud prevention efforts. In the USA, pyramids are deeply tied to Egyptology and are iconic symbols of ancient civilization, appearing frequently in popular culture, museums, and educational materials.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pyramid scheme (esquema de pirâmide) - fraudulent investment scheme
food pyramid (pirâmide alimentar) - nutritional guidance chart
pyramid of needs (pirâmide de Maslow) - Maslow's hierarchy of needs
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