consonant

• Describe algo que está en acuerdo o armonía con otra cosa, o que es compatible y consistente con algo más.

Describes something that is in agreement or harmony with something else.

1. In agreement or harmonyC1formal

   Being in agreement or consistent with something.

   consonante, en acuerdo o armonía

   • His actions were consonant with his stated beliefs.
   • The new policy is consonant with the company's values.
   • Her findings are consonant with previous research.

   Sinónimosaccordantcompatibleconcordantcongruentconsistentcorrespondentharmonious

   Antónimosdiscordantinconsistent

2. Harmonious in soundC2formal

   Having a pleasing combination of sounds; harmonious.

   Consonante (armonioso en sonido)

   • The choir produced a consonant blend of voices.
   • The musical notes were consonant and pleasant to the ear.
   • Consonant intervals are fundamental in Western music theory.

   Sinónimoseuphoniousharmoniousmellifluousmelodiousmusicalsymphonioustuneful

   Antónimoscacophonousdiscordantdissonantinharmonious

• Sonido del habla que no es vocal, producido al obstruir el paso del aire en el tracto vocal; también letra que representa tal sonido.

A speech sound that is not a vowel, produced by obstructing the airflow in the vocal tract; also refers to a letter representing such a sound.

1. A2formal

   A speech sound that is not a vowel, produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract.

   consonante (sonido del habla)

   • The English alphabet has 21 consonants.
   • The word 'cat' starts with a consonant sound.
   • She is learning to pronounce difficult consonant clusters.

   Antónimosvowel

2. Letter representing a consonantA2formal

   A letter of the alphabet that represents a consonant sound.

   letra consonante

   • The letter 'b' is a consonant.
   • In the word 'school', the first letter is a consonant.
   • Consonants are often paired with vowels to form syllables.

   Antónimosvowel