Ángulos (en. Angles)
/ˈaŋɡulos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Portion of a plane limited by two rays that meet at a common point.
The triangle has three angles.
El triángulo tiene tres ángulos.
Perspective or approach from which an issue is considered.
We must analyze the problem from different angles.
Debemos analizar el problema desde diferentes ángulos.
Measurement of a geometric figure in degrees.
The right angle measures ninety degrees.
El ángulo recto mide noventa grados.
Etymology
From the Latin 'angulus', meaning 'corner' or 'fold'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to set the angles
To restore order or clarity in a confusing situation.
poner los ángulos
from another angle
To consider a situation from a different perspective.
desde otro ángulo
to touch on all angles
To address a topic thoroughly.
tocar todos los ángulos
Related Words
geometry
Field of mathematics that studies the properties and measurements of figures.
geometría
rays
Straight lines that extend from a point in a direction.
rayos
triangle
Geometric figure with three sides.
triángulo
Slang Meanings
To look from a different angle.
You need to change angles if you want to understand this matter.
Necesitas cambiar de ángulo si quieres entender este asunto.
To act with perspective.
Always analyze things from various angles before deciding.
Siempre analiza las cosas desde varios ángulos antes de decidir.