parallel

• Descreve linhas, objetos ou eventos que ficam lado a lado e mantêm a mesma distância entre si em todo o percurso; também é usado em sentido figurado para coisas semelhantes ou correspondentes.

Describes lines, objects, or events that are side by side and have the same distance continuously between them; also used figuratively to describe similar or corresponding things.

1. Equidistant linesA2formal

   Describing lines or surfaces that are always the same distance apart and never meet.

   Paralelo

   • The train tracks run parallel to the highway.
   • Draw two parallel lines on the paper.
   • The shelves are installed parallel to each other.

   Sinônimosalignedequidistantnonintersectingside by side

   Antônimosconvergentdivergentintersecting

2. Similar or analogousB2formal

   Happening at the same time or being similar in nature or development.

   Paralelo

   • The two companies have parallel growth strategies.
   • There are parallel developments in both countries.
   • Their careers followed parallel paths.

   Sinônimosakinanalogouscomparablecorrespondingequivalentlikematchingsimilar

3. ComputingB2formalIT

   Referring to the simultaneous processing of multiple tasks or data streams.

   Paralelo

   • Parallel computing allows faster data processing.
   • The system uses parallel processing to handle multiple requests.
   • Parallel algorithms are essential for modern supercomputers.

   Sinônimosconcurrentsimultaneous

   Antônimosserial

• Substantivo que designa linhas, planos ou objetos que estão sempre à mesma distância entre si e nunca se encontram, ou uma comparação que mostra semelhança entre duas coisas.

A noun referring to lines, planes, or objects that are equidistant and never meet, or a comparison showing similarity between two things.

1. Geometric linesA2formal

   Lines that are always the same distance apart and never meet.

   Retas paralelas

   • The train tracks run on parallel lines.
   • Draw two parallel lines on the paper.
   • Parallel lines never intersect.

2. Comparison or similarityB2formal

   A similarity or comparison between two things.

   Paralelo

   • There is a clear parallel between the two historical events.
   • The author draws a parallel between love and war.
   • We can see a parallel in their career paths.

   Sinônimosanalogycomparisoncorrelationcorrespondenceequivalencelikenessresemblancesimilarity

3. GeographyB1formal

   A line of latitude on a map or globe.

   Paralelo

   • The 49th parallel marks part of the US-Canada border.
   • The equator is the most famous parallel.
   • They crossed the 30th parallel during their journey.

   Sinônimoslatitudeline of latitudeparallel of latitude

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo é semelhante ou corresponde a outra coisa, ou que algo segue lado a lado ou de forma análoga a outra coisa.

A verb used to indicate the act of being similar or corresponding to something, or to run alongside something in a comparable way.

1. To be similar or correspondB2formal

   To be similar to something or happen at the same time as something else.

   Corresponder

   • The rise in crime parallels the increase in unemployment.
   • Her experiences parallel those of many other immigrants.
   • The two stories parallel each other in several ways.

   Sinônimoscoincidecorrespondechoequalmatchmirrorresemble

   Antônimosdifferdiverge

2. To run alongsideB2formal

   To be placed or to move in a direction that is parallel to something else.

   Correr paralelamente

   • The road parallels the river for several miles.
   • The railway line parallels the highway.
   • The fence parallels the edge of the property.

   Sinônimosborderflankline

   Antônimoscrossdivergeintersect