Spanish Conversation · Level 79
60 words
Spanish word
dimensión
Pronunciation
IPA/dimenˈsjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounaspect
Example
Hay que considerar la dimensión social del proyecto.
The social aspect of the project must be considered.
More examples
La dimensión cultural de la ciudad atrae a muchos turistas.
The cultural aspect of the city attracts many tourists.
Core concept
A measure of size used figuratively to mean a specific way of considering a subject.
Common phrases
dimensión social
social aspect
dimensión cultural
cultural aspect
dimensión política
political aspect
Similar words
aspecto: Visible side or outward appearance of something.
ámbito: Domain or scope in which an activity, topic, or issue applies.
faceta: One of several distinct features or sides of something's character.
lado: One side or angle of an object, discussion, or argument.
Definition in Spanish
Medida o magnitud que expresa la extensión o el tamaño de algo; por extensión, un punto de vista particular desde el que se considera un tema.
Word origin
It is derived from Latin dimensio (dis 'apart' + metiri 'to measure'), originally referring to the act of measuring size and later extended to mean a particular way of considering something.
Usage tips
- For nonliteral senses, English speakers commonly prefer aspecto or lado because dimensión can sound somewhat formal or academic.
Other meanings
- sizenoun
- dimensionnoun
Related words
- dimensionaldimensionaladjective
- multidimensionalmultidimensionaladjective
- dimensionalidaddimensionalitynoun