Ángulo (en. Angle)

/ˈaŋɡulo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A portion of a plane bounded by two rays that intersect at a point.

The triangle has three angles.

El triángulo tiene tres ángulos.

Measure of the inclination of a surface with respect to another.

The angle of the roof's incline is 30 degrees.

El ángulo de inclinación del techo es de 30 grados.

Perspective from which an issue is observed.

From my angle, the solution seems easy.

Desde mi ángulo, la solución parece fácil.

From Latin 'angulus', which means 'corner' or 'bend'.

Blind spot

Area or space that cannot be seen or reached.

ángulo muerto

Change angle

Modify the perspective or focus on a topic.

cambiar de ángulo

See from another angle

Consider a situation with a new perspective.

ver desde otro ángulo

Geometry

Branch of mathematics that studies the properties and relationships of points, lines, planes, and spatial figures.

geometría

Triangle

Polygon with three sides and three angles.

triángulo

Rectangle

Quadrilateral that has four right angles.

rectángulo

Jack-of-all-trades (as in 'see the angle')

Be careful when trying to understand his point of view; sometimes he feels in a weird angle.

Ten cuidado al tratar de entender su punto de vista, a veces se siente en un ángulo raro.

Unusual point of view

He presented his angle, and we were all surprised.

Nos presentó su ángulo y todos nos quedamos sorprendidos.