consonant
Derived from Latin 'consonans', meaning 'sounding together'
NOUN
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consonante
literal
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sonido
general
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letra
general
/
consonante sonora
linguistic
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concepto fonético
untranslatable
(The direct concept of consonant as a phonetic category is best described rather than translated simply.)
A speech sound articulated with complete or partial closure of the vocal tract (e.g., 'p', 'b', 't', 'd', 's', 'z'), as opposed to a vowel. In many alphabets, it also refers to the letter representing such a sound.
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- In English, B, C, D, and F are all consonants. — This sentence identifies specific letters as consonants.
- The word 'stand' begins and ends with a consonant sound. — This sentence refers to the sound quality of consonants in a word.
ADJ
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consonante
literal
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armonioso
formal
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acordante
formal
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concepto armónico
untranslatable
(The adjectival use to describe the harmony is better captured through context rather than direct translation.)
Antonyms
dissonant
In agreement or harmony with something; consistent or in accord.
- His recent statements are consonant with his long-held principles. — This sentence indicates agreement with principles.
- The new regulations are consonant with international safety standards. — This sentence shows consistency with standards.
register: formal