Spanish Conversation · Level 9
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Spanish word
simétrico
Pronunciation
IPA/siˈmetɾiko/
Meaning
- adjectivesymmetrical
Example
El diseño es simétrico.
The design is symmetrical.
More examples
En la foto, el rostro parecía simétrico.
In the photo, the face looked symmetrical.
Core concept
Two mirrored halves across a central axis.
Common phrases
rostro simétrico
symmetrical face
dibujo simétrico
symmetrical drawing
Similar words
balanceado: Weight or elements are distributed to give overall stability.
equilibrado: Components remain at an even level without extremes.
proporcionado: Parts have appropriate ratios that create a well-proportioned whole.
regular: Shape or pattern repeats with steady, regular intervals or spacing.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene partes o elementos dispuestos de modo que se corresponden como en un reflejo respecto a un eje.
Word origin
From Greek symmetrikós (syn 'together' + metron 'measure'), meaning 'measured together', the word denotes parts that correspond as in a reflection.
Usage tips
- Spanish usually places the adjective after the noun, so phrases like 'cara simétrica' or 'edificio simétrico' are the normal order.