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reta

[ˈʁɛ.tɐ]
noun/adjectivefemininepl: retas
straight line; straight
1. A geometric figure extending infinitely in both directions with no curves
Draw a straight line on the paper.
Desenhe uma reta no papel.
2. The final stretch or home stretch of a race
The runner is entering the final straight.
O atleta está entrando na reta final.
3. Straight; not curved (adjective form)
The road is perfectly straight.
A estrada é perfeitamente reta.
Synonyms
linha retadiretolinha
Antonyms
curvatortosinuoso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reta
Standard usage for straight line and final stretch
Portugal
reta
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
Sports context
reta final
Commonly used phrase meaning 'home stretch' or 'final stage'

Related Idioms & Phrases

reta final - home stretch, final stage
na reta - on the straight, on the straight and narrow
ir em reta - to go straight ahead
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