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structure

[/ˈstrʌktʃər/]
noun/verbfemininepl: structures / estruturas
estrutura
1. The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex
The structure of the organization needs improvement.
A estrutura da organização precisa de melhorias.
2. A building or other object constructed or built from parts
The bridge is an impressive engineering structure.
A ponte é uma estrutura de engenharia impressionante.
3. The quality of being organized or arranged in a particular way
The essay lacks structure.
O ensaio carece de estrutura.
4. To arrange or organize something in a structured way (verb)
Structure your study plan carefully.
Estruture seu plano de estudos cuidadosamente.
Synonyms
frameworkorganizationconstructionarrangementcomposition
Antonyms
chaosdisorderdisorganization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estrutura
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
estrutura
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
estrutura
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

structure of power
social structure
organizational structure
chemical structure
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