Spanish word

simetría

Pronunciation

IPA/simeˈtɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsymmetry

Example

Esta casa tiene mucha simetría en su diseño.

This house has a great deal of symmetry in its design.

Illustration for simetría (symmetry)

More examples

En el espejo noté una ligera falta de simetría.

In the mirror I noticed a slight absence of symmetry.

Core concept

Left-right or rotational balance of parts in a shape.

Common phrases

  • mostrar simetría

    display symmetry

  • falta de simetría

    absence of symmetry

Similar words

equilibrio: Even distribution of forces or weight so a thing remains stable and resists tipping.
armonía: Combination of elements that feels coordinated and pleasing as a unified whole.
proporción: Appropriate size relationships between parts so appearance and function fit together.
orden: Regular arrangement of elements according to a rule or sequence for clear order.

Definition in Spanish

Cualidad de presentar partes equivalentes o una distribución equilibrada que permite que una figura coincida consigo misma tras un reflejo o una rotación.

Word origin

Derived from Greek symmetria (syn 'together' + metron 'measure') through Latin, originally denoting matching measurement.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech Spanish often uses the adjective simétrico or simétrica instead of saying tiene simetría, so the adjective is common in descriptions.

Opposites

  • asimetríaasymmetrynoun

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