Spanish Conversation · Level 193
15 words
Spanish word
polígono
Pronunciation
IPA/poˈliɣono/
Meaning
- masculine nounpolygon
Example
En la clase dibujamos un polígono.
In class we drew a polygon.
More examples
El arquitecto incluyó un pequeño polígono regular en el diseño del parque.
The architect included a small regular polygon in the design of the park.
Core concept
Flat shape bounded by straight-line sides that meet at vertices.
Common phrases
polígono regular
regular polygon
polígono irregular
irregular polygon
Similar words
figura: General geometric shape or figure, two- or three-dimensional.
forma: External outline or contour of an object, its visible shape.
Definition in Spanish
Figura geométrica plana delimitada por segmentos rectos que se unen en vértices; en el uso cotidiano también designa polígonos industriales y campos de tiro.
Word origin
From Greek poly 'many' and gonia 'angle', through Latin into Spanish as the geometric term and later extended to places such as industrial estates and shooting ranges.
Usage tips
- In addresses or directions polígono commonly means an industrial estate, so add polígono industrial to clarify.
Other meanings
- industrial parknoun
- shooting rangenoun
Related words
- poligonalpolygonaladjective