triangle

US /ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡəl/
UK /ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡəl/
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1.

triângulo

a plane figure with three straight sides and three angles

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The architect used a triangle to measure the angles.
O arquiteto usou um triângulo para medir os ângulos.
She drew a perfect equilateral triangle.
Ela desenhou um triângulo equilátero perfeito.
2.

triângulo

a percussion instrument consisting of a steel rod bent into a triangle, open at one corner, and sounded by striking with a metal beater

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The musician played the triangle during the orchestral piece.
O músico tocou o triângulo durante a peça orquestral.
The delicate sound of the triangle added sparkle to the melody.
O som delicado do triângulo adicionou brilho à melodia.