retângulo
1. A quadrilateral figure with four right angles and opposite sides of equal length
The rectangle has two pairs of parallel sides.
O retângulo tem dois pares de lados paralelos.
2. Any object or space shaped like a rectangle
The painting was displayed in a wooden rectangle frame.
A pintura foi exibida em um moldura em forma de retângulo.
The term 'rectangle' is fundamental in mathematics education across both Brazilian and American schools. In Brazil, it's commonly taught as 'retângulo' in elementary geometry, and the shape is ubiquitous in architecture and design due to its practical applications in construction and urban planning.
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